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AY02 DGZ

2002 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 96,413 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 96,413 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 93,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2015 93,466 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,882 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,683 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,683 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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2011 78,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,699 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre getting near limit and cut in side wall no cords showing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre getting near limit and cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,787 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 63,787 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,740 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,243 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 DGZ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

AY02 DGZ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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