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RJ51 OBD

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,330 miles

underside corroded

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,450 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,716 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,295 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,713 miles

Both rear trailing arm suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Floor pans corroded

Front Registration plate has minor damage

Fail 18 Oct 2019 62,713 miles

Both rear trailing arm suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Floor pans corroded

Front Registration plate has minor damage

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,550 miles

Both front floor corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,149 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,850 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,591 miles

both sides front headlamp aims on lower limits

both sides front tyres wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and weak

slight engine miss-fire

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sides front headlamp aims on lower limits

both sides front tyres wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and weak

slight engine miss-fire

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,681 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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RJ51 OBD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ51 OBD, 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 RJ51 OBD?

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What year was RJ51 OBD registered?

RJ51 OBD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is RJ51 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 OBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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