2004 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · VF04 RFE
2004 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2004. Recorded mileage 43,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
VF04 RFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 43,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
VF04 RFE Mileage History
- 19/01/202238,224 mi
- 27/01/202238,226 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/202341,846 mi+3,620 mi
- 04/12/202343,406 mi+1,560 mi
- 06/12/202343,415 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF04 RFE 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 2004 Rover 45 (VF04 RFE) between January 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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