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AY52 FMV

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 122,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 122,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 121,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 119,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate not working.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter loose.

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

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,044 miles

Handbrake performance only just met @16%

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,394 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded / holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,969 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,585 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 FMV is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

AY52 FMV is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 FMV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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