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AY52 DWA

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear lamp unit secured with tape

Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 124,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,400 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,091 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,939 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 67,754 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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AY52 DWA is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY52 DWA, 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 AY52 DWA registered?

AY52 DWA is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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