CarVerify

Free Car Check

RG51 CAO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationRG51 CAO
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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,098 miles

Exhaust joint,pipe to rear box rusty slight blow/escaping of gas.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 50,098 miles

Exhaust joint,pipe to rear box rusty slight blow/escaping of gas.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 46,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 46,553 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 46,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 46,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,813 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 44,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 43,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,209 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,909 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 25,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,581 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

RG51 CAO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 RG51 CAO, 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 RG51 CAO?

You can check the full history of RG51 CAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RG51 CAO registered?

RG51 CAO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is RG51 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 CAO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RG51 CAO 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 RG51 CAO. 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.