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AD52 HGJ

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,813 mi
Last recorded128,813 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort only just met ie: 17% pass =16%

small reserve travel on hand brake lever

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,284 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 121,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 110,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 110,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,129 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,984 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,639 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 100,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,860 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

water ingress both rear lamp units

Fail 30 Nov 2011 91,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

water ingress both rear lamp units

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,648 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,654 miles

front brake discs worn & pads low

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,595 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn & pads low

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,502 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,612 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AD52 HGJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 82,754 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 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 HGJ registered?

AD52 HGJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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