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AX02 LNC

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,145 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 121,145 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,914 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 112,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 102,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,510 miles

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

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

hand brake little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jun 2018 91,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,713 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,708 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,801 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear slightly on the inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are starting to wear slightly on the inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,454 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,269 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 LNC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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