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BJ51 LOH

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear main brake pipe has surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse light not working.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush detereiorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,188 miles

Split pin missing from offside track rod end.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Small section of main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high aim very high. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Split pin missing from offside track rod end.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,678 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 57,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,876 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,412 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BJ51 LOH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 LOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ51 LOH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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