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AV52 BMZ

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,315 mi
Last recorded146,315 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear discs in poor condition (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 146,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear discs in poor condition (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,557 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Near side front jacking pad missing

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2014 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Near side front jacking pad missing

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,993 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 134,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,303 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,213 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,213 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,453 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,879 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 90,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 90,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,479 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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AV52 BMZ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV52 BMZ, 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 AV52 BMZ registered?

AV52 BMZ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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