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BD02 FME

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,493 mi
Last recorded175,493 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FME
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 175,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly worn to inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 163,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 158,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 148,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

some general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2014 148,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

some general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 147,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corosion to exhaust rear silencer

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

corosion to o/s/r suspension wishbone

front and rear number plates deteriating

front indicaters discolouring

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

under bonnet covers

Pass 7 Mar 2013 140,486 miles

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

front and rear number plates deteriating

front indicaters starting to discolour

high handbrake travel

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush deteriating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

ns jacking points pads missing

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,292 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

high handbrake travel

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating

Fail 8 Mar 2012 136,292 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

diference between n/s and o/s handbrake performance may need adjustment or attention

front and rear number plates deteriating

high handbrake travel

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,933 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

some corosion to front and rear brake discs

some corosion to rear silencer

some play in o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,806 miles

high hand brake travel

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,767 miles

n/s jacing points pads missing

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear number plate stained

Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s jacing points pads missing

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear number plate stained

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminte

Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,805 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminte

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,671 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 FME is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD02 FME, 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 FME is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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