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AY52 SBO

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 SBO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,983 miles

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

inner cover touching tyre n/s/f

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2013 159,983 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

inner cover touching tyre n/s/f

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2013 157,167 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Fail 20 Jul 2013 157,167 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 149,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 136,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,876 miles

play from both steering arms

Pass 4 Jul 2009 117,791 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 109,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 99,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,249 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 93,249 miles

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

Nearside 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 SBO is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 SBO registered?

AY52 SBO is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 SBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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