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AX52 HKU

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,675 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Rear all suspension components slightly corroded

various suspension brackets slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 88,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Rear all suspension components slightly corroded

various suspension brackets slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,986 miles

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel & Tyre Damaged

Various Brackets On Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,939 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened the coil spring sits on it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged to caliper (cords showing ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel and tyre damaged

all rear suspension components corroded

brake pad light on

fuel tank straps corroded

various brackets on suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,923 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,734 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear suspension components

n/s/f wishbone busy slightly worn

o/s/f brake hose deterioating

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear suspension components

n/s/f wishbone busy slightly worn

o/s/f brake hose deterioating

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,347 miles

corrosion to exhaust box

light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust box

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,345 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

light corrosion to rear wishbone suspension arms

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,253 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

light corrosion to rear wishbone suspension arms

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,923 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,339 miles

front brake pads low

o/s top strut bearing slightly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,339 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

front brake pads low

o/s top strut bearing slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,768 miles

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

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

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,226 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 HKU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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