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AX02 HGZ

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,888 mi
Last recorded76,888 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 HGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,898 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,431 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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AX02 HGZ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX02 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

AX02 HGZ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is AX02 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 HGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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