2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · RE54 ABO
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/10/2004. Recorded mileage 78,507 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
RE54 ABO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
- 78,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RE54 ABO Mileage History
- 15/10/202178,495 mi
- 20/10/202178,507 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 835 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RE54 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (RE54 ABO) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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