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AY52 HKM

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,373 mi
Last recorded125,373 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 122,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 118,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met

Fail 13 May 2019 118,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 14 May 2018 112,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2018 112,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to o/s/r brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2017 105,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 105,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,224 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,208 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,406 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,647 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,647 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,880 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,752 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,946 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,936 miles

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

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

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 HKM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

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

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