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AX52 HCD

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,257 mi
Last recorded84,257 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HCD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,406 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,391 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,548 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 66,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 63,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,607 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,556 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 55,554 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,882 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,744 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,147 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,559 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 HCD is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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