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AX02 HLW

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,882 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 88,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp images cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

wind screen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output images deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,402 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,654 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 HLW is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HLW, 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 AX02 HLW registered?

AX02 HLW is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AX02 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 HLW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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