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AK52 XWL

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,147 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,612 miles

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel system component corroded (next to tank)

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel system component corroded (next to tank)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,879 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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AK52 XWL is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 XWL, 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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AK52 XWL is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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