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AD52 HGL

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 130,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner & outer joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure fouling driveshaft. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,716 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pad condition ok.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on but pad condition ok.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,108 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

Fail 9 Jan 2013 98,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 76,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,876 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 71,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread depth on limit of 1.6mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,073 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth on limit of 1.6mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on all brake discs

Fail 29 Dec 2008 62,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 33,140 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HGL is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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