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AE02 MZN

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

258,044 mi
Last recorded258,044 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MZN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 258,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecurely fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 252,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes from rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 252,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both, no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Slow to be applied compared to nearside (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes from rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 245,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silcencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 245,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component fractured power steering bottle broken / fractured (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad starting to brake up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silcencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Aug 2018 234,554 miles

Nearside Front slight play from inner tie rod end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and cracking over tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion to offside front slight hole but not affecting structure

Offside Front slight play from inner tie rod end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm on outer edge and cracking over tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on limit for test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 234,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play from inner tie rod end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and cracking over tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion to offside front slight hole but not affecting structure

Offside Front slight play from inner tie rod end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm on outer edge and cracking over tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on limit for test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 224,355 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 224,355 miles

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

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)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 212,375 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 212,373 miles

Emissions not tested due to cambelt driven water pump leaking badly (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 200,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 187,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 187,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 175,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 175,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 160,429 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 160,429 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 148,774 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 148,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front ABS sensor cable worn through on drive shaft

Pass 10 Jun 2010 134,141 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 117,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 116,848 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 101,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 101,532 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,975 miles

handbrake travel high †unable to see inner pads †stone chip to screen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,161 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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AE02 MZN is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE02 MZN, 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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AE02 MZN is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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