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AX02 OPP

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,897 mi
Last recorded78,897 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OPP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,897 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

brake pedal rubber worn

centre steel brake pipes dateriorating

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror body damaged

head lamp aims deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,325 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,033 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,033 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,543 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint inner ball joint on lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,877 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,878 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,878 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,027 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,027 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 46,137 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,096 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,563 miles

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

front tyres incorrect size

Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2007 28,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,907 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 OPP is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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