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DV02 VYY

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,232 mi
Last recorded187,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 187,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 187,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 186,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 186,123 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 177,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2017 160,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 160,605 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,661 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 150,661 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 146,539 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 140,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 124,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011
Fail 18 Nov 2011 114,740 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,216 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,977 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,135 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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DV02 VYY is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV02 VYY, 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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DV02 VYY is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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