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AO02 VFG

2002 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,520 mi
Last recorded168,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 168,520 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,249 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 159,248 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 150,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2013 138,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,295 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,749 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,866 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 29 Dec 2008 96,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 96,862 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 90,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 78,421 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 VFG is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO02 VFG, 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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What year was AO02 VFG registered?

AO02 VFG is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is AO02 VFG safe to buy?

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