CarVerify

Free Car Check

YV51 LJY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,704 mi
Last recorded53,704 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
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

RegistrationYV51 LJY
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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,704 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,464 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,397 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,745 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

YV51 LJY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YV51 LJY, 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 YV51 LJY?

You can check the full history of YV51 LJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YV51 LJY registered?

YV51 LJY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YV51 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 LJY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV51 LJY 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 YV51 LJY. 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.