CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ51 UTF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,768 mi
Last recorded81,768 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationHJ51 UTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,768 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 81,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,524 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to manufacturers wear bars

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing close to manufacturers wear bars

offside front brake low effort on imbalance check

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake near end of travel.

Oil leak.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,465 miles

Brake fluid level down slightly.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake near end of travel.

N/S/R Tyre 1.6mm (Borderline)

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

O/S/F Brake hose worn slightly.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

S.R.S Light on.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake fluid level down slightly

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake near end of travel.

N/S/R Tyre 1.6mm (Borderline)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

S.R.S Light on

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

HJ51 UTF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HJ51 UTF, 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 HJ51 UTF?

You can check the full history of HJ51 UTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ51 UTF registered?

HJ51 UTF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is HJ51 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ51 UTF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ51 UTF 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 HJ51 UTF. 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.