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AX02 AEM

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AEM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,299 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,112 miles

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage play

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 115,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,924 miles

Bonnet latching mechanism patialy siezed

Engine has lack of power and and does not rev freely

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear brake discs deterioating

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,912 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet latching mechanism patialy siezed

Engine has lack of power and and does not rev freely

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear brake discs deterioating

Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight amount of free play from within o/s steering arm.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,458 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,458 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 brake efficiency o/k but readings show an imbalance between o/s and n/s(which did not lock out) BRAKES AT REAR POSSIBLY NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,025 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 35,025 miles

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

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

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

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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AX02 AEM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX02 AEM, 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 AX02 AEM registered?

AX02 AEM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AX02 AEM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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