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AO02 FKZ

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

267,809 mi
Last recorded267,809 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 267,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 250,110 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front suspension legs and spring apear to be non std equipment are sitting low barely allowing any clearance between tyre tread and bottom sping cup and rubbing on inner wing shield n/s

engine guard undertray missing leaving inner wing guards unsecure at bottom front edges

Fail 31 Oct 2019 250,068 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging smellys and tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front suspension legs and spring apear to be non std equipment are sitting low barely allowing any clearance between tyre tread and bottom sping cup and rubbing on inner wing shield n/s

engine guard undertray missing leaving inner wing guards unsecure at bottom front edges

Pass 27 Oct 2018 236,071 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 235,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 235,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 223,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 210,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 197,595 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 197,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 184,832 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes coroded.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 169,367 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 13 Jun 2013 169,342 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 May 2012 164,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 156,737 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 156,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 150,161 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 141,801 miles

Air Bag warning lamp on.

Fail 15 May 2009 141,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Air Bag warning lamp on.

Pass 15 May 2008 133,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 121,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 94,973 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 FKZ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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