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AY02 DFP

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DFP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,761 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear arm mounting point floor to sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor and outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear perrished and over ten years old

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no reserve travel on park brake

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front and offside rear jacking points heavily corroded

offside outer sill heavily corroded

rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 101,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front and offside rear jacking points heavily corroded

offside outer sill heavily corroded

rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,695 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

offside outer sill corroded

small chip in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,112 miles

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

both front metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,112 miles

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

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres on legal limit

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,372 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn

screen damaged in places

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,371 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn

screen damaged in places

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,072 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion underneath

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

screen damaged in places

Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,068 miles

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion underneath

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

screen damaged in places

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,768 miles

both front metal brake pipe corroded

both front wishbones rear bushes worn and have play

general corrosion underneath

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,330 miles

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front to rear metalbrake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,330 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front to rear metalbrake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

wipers poor effort

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,456 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,597 miles

both number plates in poor condition

front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates in poor condition

front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,233 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 tyres 2/3000 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,823 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,843 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

wipers in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 DFP is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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