2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · SP05 UBZ
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2005. Recorded mileage 64,420 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
SP05 UBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 64,420 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: 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.
SP05 UBZ Mileage History
- 04/11/202360,232 mi
- 07/10/202462,542 mi+2,310 mi
- 07/10/202462,542 mi
- 16/10/202564,420 mi+1,878 mi
Average of roughly 2,149 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SP05 UBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (SP05 UBZ) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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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