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AU52 AYF

2002 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,319 miles

Rear exhaust box detriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 119,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box detriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 117,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 113,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 104,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front numberplate slighty damage

Fail 27 Sep 2008 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 95,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,671 miles

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

brake pads warning light on

Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pads warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2006 75,967 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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AU52 AYF is a 2002 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AU52 AYF, 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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AU52 AYF is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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