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AY02 AHJ

2002 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,791 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,980 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 123,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 123,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,975 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 117,421 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,494 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Fail 26 Nov 2012 115,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,565 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2011 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,405 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,862 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 98,852 miles

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 19 Nov 2008 90,159 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror cracked/dull

Fail 19 Nov 2008 90,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror cracked/dull

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,885 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 69,885 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition.

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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AY02 AHJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY02 AHJ, 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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AY02 AHJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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