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AX52 AXU

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,321 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,141 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pipes rusty

nearside frontr wing liner insecure

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,778 miles

both front indicators slight white

both front tyres close to limits

both head lamp images deteriorating

few areas of corrosion including brake lines

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 21 Dec 2012 57,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front indicators slight white

both front tyres close to limits

both head lamp images deteriorating

few areas of corrosion including brake lines

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,576 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,529 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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AX52 AXU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX52 AXU, 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 AX52 AXU registered?

AX52 AXU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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