CarVerify

Free Car Check

R16 JHC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
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

RegistrationR16 JHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,255 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut split pin missing. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess near suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 100,005 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch around mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,343 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure Mounting broken from floor. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine (water pump?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 83,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 83,061 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera and phone holder. ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera and phone holder. ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,579 miles

Both front ABS rings cracked

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,857 miles

Both front ABS reluctor rings cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,225 miles

Nearside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,222 miles

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

Nearside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,595 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
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

R16 JHC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R16 JHC, 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 R16 JHC?

You can check the full history of R16 JHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R16 JHC registered?

R16 JHC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is R16 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 JHC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 JHC 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 R16 JHC. 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.