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AY02 WZE

2002 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,049 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 165,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 162,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

o/s/r suspension arm corroded

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 18 Apr 2017 155,348 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate fading

rear suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 18 Apr 2017 155,348 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate fading

rear suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Apr 2016 147,116 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear suspension arms corroded and corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion around outer sills and underbody areas

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear suspension arms corroded and corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion around outer sills and underbody areas

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,418 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,232 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,735 miles

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

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

corrosion & pitting rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,056 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake disc outer faces

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,151 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,060 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 WZE is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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