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AU02 AYW

2002 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 78,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,227 miles

all rake discs and exhaust corroding

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,227 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all rake discs and exhaust corroding

brake warning light on

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,083 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,639 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear in front wishbone mounting bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AYW is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU02 AYW, 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 AYW is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2002.

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