2004 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · SW04 EKG
2004 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/05/2004. Recorded mileage 97,388 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SW04 EKG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2023
- 97,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
SW04 EKG Mileage History
- 03/11/202193,304 mi
- 04/11/202193,304 mi
- 29/03/202397,388 mi+4,084 mi
Average of roughly 2,919 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 EKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (SW04 EKG) between November 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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