2005 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · RJ05 UTF
2005 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2005. Recorded mileage 97,828 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
RJ05 UTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 97,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
RJ05 UTF Mileage History
- 07/03/202271,821 mi
- 28/02/202379,615 mi+7,794 mi
- 05/03/202487,266 mi+7,651 mi
- 05/03/202592,674 mi+5,408 mi
- 10/03/202697,828 mi+5,154 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ05 UTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (RJ05 UTF) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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