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AP02 BJX

2002 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BJX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 144,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,797 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,746 miles

Rear box deteriated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear box deteriated

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear steel brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear steel brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 86,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,408 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,408 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,180 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,180 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,283 miles

slight damage/cut to outer sidewall n/s front.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 25,065 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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AP02 BJX is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP02 BJX, 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 AP02 BJX registered?

AP02 BJX is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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