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AY02 DCF

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

150,977 mi
Last recorded150,977 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 150,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear box rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 141,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear box rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,951 miles

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust blow at centre joint

head lamp lens cloudy

Fail 20 Sep 2013 137,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust blow at centre joint

head lamp lens cloudy

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,889 miles

head lamp lens cloudy

Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,889 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 Front 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)

head lamp lens cloudy

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 128,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,278 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front suspension bushes perished

rear tyres getting low

slight play ball joints

slight play strut top bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,419 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

slight play steering column top bush

suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 24 Sep 2009 119,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low

rear pads low

slight play steering column top bush

suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 114,161 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

front tyres wearing on edges

stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm

Fail 23 Sep 2008 114,161 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

front tyres wearing on edges

stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 107,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,940 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 DCF is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 AY02 DCF, 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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What year was AY02 DCF registered?

AY02 DCF is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AY02 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 DCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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