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AX52 HFC

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,010 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,622 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,618 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

oil pressure warning light on and engine tappety

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,439 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering drive belt = slight deterioration.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,096 miles

Power steering drive belt = slight deterioration.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 29,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,811 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 HFC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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