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AO02 AWR

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,411 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2020 92,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 90,712 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side and off side front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

offside front anti roll bar link dustcover becoming deteriorated

rear silencer in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2016 84,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face

rear exhaust silencer detertiorated

Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face

rear exhaust silencer detertiorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,579 miles

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

rear silencer becoming corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,579 miles

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

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

rear silencer becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,793 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,420 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,420 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,646 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 70,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,030 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 60,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 54,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,806 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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AO02 AWR is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AO02 AWR, 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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AO02 AWR is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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