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AY52 HKL

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,906 mi
Last recorded127,906 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HKL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,906 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 127,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 124,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 123,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,987 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,874 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,772 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,611 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 97,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 90,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,962 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 HKL is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

AY52 HKL is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AY52 HKL safe to buy?

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