CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU51 XSM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,598 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 93,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack wet

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack wet

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,572 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,618 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU51 XSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU51 XSM?

You can check the full history of GU51 XSM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU51 XSM registered?

GU51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XSM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU51 XSM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU51 XSM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.