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AY02 LMV

2002 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,259 mi
Last recorded159,259 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 159,259 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 159,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid warning light illuminated which may become a fail in the future

front suspension arms rear most bushes bonding starting to separate

traction control lamp illuminated which may become a fail in the future

Pass 28 Nov 2011 154,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 145,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 143,548 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,274 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)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

ENGINE REVVED TO FULL POWER WITHOUT ACCELORATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED AND WITH IGNITION SWITCHED OFF AND KEY REMOVED FROM SWITCH.THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION AT MAIN AGENT GARAGE.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 142,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 142,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 119,941 miles

Refer to advisory notice number 254025677211

Fail 2 Oct 2007 119,941 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2006 85,859 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 LMV is a 2002 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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