2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · YS53 BBF
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/01/2004. Recorded mileage 93,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
YS53 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/02/2025
- 93,917 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.
YS53 BBF Mileage History
- 24/01/202383,389 mi
- 25/01/202383,452 mi+63 mi
- 30/01/202489,141 mi+5,689 mi
- 07/02/202489,141 mi
- 07/02/202593,917 mi+4,776 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS53 BBF 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 (YS53 BBF) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 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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