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AU02 AXP

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 137,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 137,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,321 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box is corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 114,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box is corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door sticks intermittantly

rear box corroded but not blowing

rear heatshield insecure and fouling exhaust pipe

Fail 21 Jan 2014 110,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corroded but not blowing

rear heatshield insecure and fouling exhaust pipe

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine covers adrift

Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine covers adrift

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,770 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/15

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,654 miles

Front widscreen cracked on the n/s- not in swept area at time of test.

n/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,654 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front widscreen cracked on the n/s- not in swept area at time of test.

n/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,345 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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AU02 AXP is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU02 AXP, 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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AU02 AXP is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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