2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · WD04 PYL
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/2004. Recorded mileage 88,885 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
WD04 PYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2024
- 88,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
WD04 PYL Mileage History
- 11/04/202280,595 mi
- 11/04/202280,596 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/202385,513 mi+4,917 mi
- 18/07/202385,514 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/202488,885 mi+3,371 mi
Average of roughly 3,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD04 PYL 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 (WD04 PYL) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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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