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AX52 FWC

2002 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 104,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,489 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

expansion tank leaking coolant

Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushs slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe greased

offside front top shocker bearing feels rough

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,325 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on constantly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,406 miles

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

n/s rear parking brake could do with checking

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear parking brake could do with checking

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre,s are bald on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre,s are bald on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,944 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 FWC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWC, 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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AX52 FWC is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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