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AY02 XAJ

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XAJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 6 Apr 2019 103,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,878 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,585 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,065 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,616 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,865 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 30,793 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 XAJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

AY02 XAJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 14 April 2002.

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