2004 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · VO54 MMA
2004 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 92,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,917 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
VO54 MMA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 92,917 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.
VO54 MMA Mileage History
- 24/11/202187,730 mi
- 21/11/202292,890 mi+5,160 mi
- 23/11/202292,917 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 5,205 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VO54 MMA 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 (VO54 MMA) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 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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