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AV52 BYK

2002 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,874 mi
Last recorded142,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BYK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,874 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 139,073 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,438 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside offside tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 109,387 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 102,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 88,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,926 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,088 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 69,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 63,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 58,787 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 58,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,850 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 BYK is a 2002 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BYK, 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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AV52 BYK is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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