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AU02 BAO

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

280,515 mi
Last recorded280,515 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 280,515 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 280,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 265,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 265,154 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear axle and both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 251,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 231,459 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 207,252 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 176,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 176,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 155,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 131,838 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,256 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 BAO is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BAO, 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 AU02 BAO registered?

AU02 BAO is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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