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AY02 CWU

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 110,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,653 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,944 miles

corrosion on n\s rear inner sill

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,596 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole in nearside rear lower sill due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,887 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm excessively corrodid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,743 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,186 miles

Off side front lower arm rear bush starting to slit

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,095 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,020 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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AY02 CWU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 CWU registered?

AY02 CWU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AY02 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 CWU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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