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AY52 HFW

2002 Rover 75

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HFW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both top strut mounts noisey

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

both headlights weathered

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,908 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure clip missing (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,207 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 46,172 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,868 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 16,399 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 16,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 11,162 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 HFW is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

AY52 HFW is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AY52 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 HFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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