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AX51 EWP

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,652 mi
Last recorded105,652 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,652 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed does not open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust poor not leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed does not open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,960 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,363 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

nearside front driveshaft balance bush insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f drive shaft balance weight loose

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,318 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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AX51 EWP is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX51 EWP, 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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AX51 EWP is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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