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AY52 HFU

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HFU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 162,195 miles

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

Offside parking brake performance is less than expected

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 162,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 158,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 144,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights have reduced light intensity

rear seats folded down

Fail 15 Oct 2018 144,161 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights have reduced light intensity

rear seats folded down

Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 136,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear full length (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing is stiff to turn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear full length (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,974 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine undertray is damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 120,329 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine undertray is damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,113 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 86,045 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,666 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 61,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,250 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 HFU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 AY52 HFU, 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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AY52 HFU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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