2001 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · RE51 AFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 5 November 2025 at 153,802 miles was achieved without any recorded defects or advisories. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests with no listed faults over the last three years, suggesting the car has been kept in a consistent state of repair. The mileage pattern is typical for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle. It has covered approximately 5,244 miles between the November 2023 test at 143,558 miles and the November 2025 test at 153,802 miles. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and braking systems from seizing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a Rover 45 of this age, showing no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear across multiple years. While the records show failures on 28 October 2024 and 29 October 2025, the lack of listed defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly. A buyer should still perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills. Rover 45s are prone to structural corrosion that does not always trigger an immediate MOT failure if the integrity remains sufficient. Focus on the underside for rust and check the condition of the cooling system and head gasket, as these are known weak points for this engine range that an MOT test will not detect.