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AX52 DXV

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,736 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 12 Jan 2015 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,372 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 105,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 84,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 77,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noted earth cable loose under bonnet

noted front wipers smearing

noted nearside rear tyre starting to show light cracking to outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,220 miles

noted earth cable loose under bonnet

noted front wipers smearing

noted nearside rear tyre starting to show light cracking to outer edge

Pass 22 May 2008 71,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 61,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,939 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 DXV is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX52 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

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

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