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AE02 VVO

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VVO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

emissions high

Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,944 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 122,943 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,433 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE UNEVEN WEAR

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,022 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE UNEVEN WEAR

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,867 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 18 Jun 2012 85,867 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,378 miles

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,339 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,347 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,623 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 VVO is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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