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AY02 LWM

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,524 mi
Last recorded179,524 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LWM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 179,524 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 179,524 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 176,614 miles

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

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

Front front exhaust section mounts corroded and weak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 170,821 miles

Front Both front tyres perishing

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes that go to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 165,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bald on outer edges

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 157,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 157,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 144,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,801 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,624 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 61,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,578 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 LWM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

AY02 LWM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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