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AO52 BZU

2002 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,186 mi
Last recorded89,186 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 89,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 77,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,349 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,261 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,078 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 50,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,265 miles

cooling fan comes on even when engine cold?

n/s/f brake slightly lazy

Fail 9 Dec 2005 28,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cooling fan comes on even when engine cold?

n/s/f brake slightly lazy

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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AO52 BZU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO52 BZU, 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 AO52 BZU registered?

AO52 BZU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 BZU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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