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HJ51 USL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 USL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,394 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,686 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 105,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres showing signs of perishing

rear exhaust system corroded slight leak of gas

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,889 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,598 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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HJ51 USL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ51 USL, 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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HJ51 USL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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