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BD02 FMU

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,135 mi
Last recorded59,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,135 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 43,448 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,346 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,827 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rusted in clip and as it joins flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rusted in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole around jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,688 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,873 miles

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,089 miles

Exhaust system corrodid

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear brake discs scored and pitted

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs scored and pitted

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,082 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear towards legal limit on outter edge † †Front brake pads wearing thin

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 FMU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

Is BD02 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 FMU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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