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AY02 LML

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,147 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,108 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,809 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,797 miles

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)

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

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,812 miles

all four brake discs are corroded

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2011 94,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,685 miles

(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust box corroded close to limit.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LML is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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