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AV02 FBE

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,269 mi
Last recorded137,269 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 FBE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,692 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 135,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,470 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,619 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 41,625 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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AV02 FBE is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV02 FBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV02 FBE registered?

AV02 FBE is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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