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BD02 FGJ

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,090 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 143,087 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 126,348 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 126,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear box crodded not to excess

Fail 1 Jul 2014 114,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear box crodded not to excess

Pass 22 Jun 2013 109,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 109,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,537 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 87,375 miles

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

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

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

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

small split brake pedal rubber

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,009 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,814 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 FGJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD02 FGJ, 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 BD02 FGJ registered?

BD02 FGJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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