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AP02 BJY

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,503 mi
Last recorded119,503 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 119,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2018 114,150 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage

slight corrosion to brake pipes front to rear.

Pass 26 May 2017 108,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 108,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,374 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 102,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 31,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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AP02 BJY is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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