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AU02 VLW

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VLW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,808 miles

Offside 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 15 Apr 2016 103,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,544 miles

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

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

rear reg plate cracked

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,226 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,383 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 VLW is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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