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AF02 NBB

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,222 mi
Last recorded162,222 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 162,222 miles

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

parking brake only just met requirements

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,526 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB FRAME (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 159,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ROD DUST COVERS (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB FRAME (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 151,178 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2016 151,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,277 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,904 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top strut mountings noisy when operating steering

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 132,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top strut mountings noisy when operating steering

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 113,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 111,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,662 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,501 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 97,501 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 90,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,653 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 82,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,880 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 74,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 59,662 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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AF02 NBB is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 NBB, 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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AF02 NBB is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is AF02 NBB safe to buy?

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