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AY52 HFJ

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Slight travel at handbrake

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s , o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork damaged in several places

both front tyres wearing on edges

hand brake travel long

offside mirror damaged

rear exhuast section rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2013 53,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,335 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 HFJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

AY52 HFJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 HFJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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