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BD02 FFY

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear suspension arm supporting coil spring (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm supporting coil spring (2.4.G.1)

signs o/s front wheel fouling on inner arch but clear during test

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to thickly covered over

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,461 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear suspension arm supporting coil spring (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm supporting coil spring (2.4.G.1)

signs o/s front wheel fouling on inner arch but clear during test

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to thickly covered over

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,590 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,321 miles

rear exhaust box derteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,278 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,705 miles

slight wear noted to both front steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,422 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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BD02 FFY is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD02 FFY, 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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BD02 FFY is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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