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AO02 FLM

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,540 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 140,538 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both due to light deterioration of units (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Apr 2017 140,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both fronts (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 130,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 130,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement When rotated backwards (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 5 May 2015 122,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 122,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,927 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 86,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

child seat fitted to off side rear seat, unable to test seat belt

Pass 8 May 2013 96,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

child seat fitted to off side rear seat, unable to test seat belt

Pass 2 May 2012 84,159 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 84,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

sensor wire chaffing on o/s drive shaft

Fail 5 May 2011 77,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 77,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,329 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,667 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 66,667 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 48,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,975 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 FLM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FLM, 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 FLM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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