2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · YT05 RWF
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2005. Recorded mileage 86,591 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
YT05 RWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2025
- 86,591 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.
YT05 RWF Mileage History
- 18/01/202383,192 mi
- 20/01/202383,193 mi+1 mi
- 29/02/202484,234 mi+1,041 mi
- 05/03/202484,236 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/202586,591 mi+2,355 mi
Average of roughly 1,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YT05 RWF 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 2005 Rover 45 (YT05 RWF) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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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