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YN52 VXJ

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake wear indicator light on

engine breather pipe split under engine top cover

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,055 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

fluctuation on rear brake discs

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear brake pad sensor wire broken

rear exhaust silencer & mounting bracket deteriorated with corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2014 90,035 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

fluctuation on rear brake discs

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear brake pad sensor wire broken

rear exhaust silencer & mounting bracket deteriorated with corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,099 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,099 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2010 56,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,349 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,896 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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YN52 VXJ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YN52 VXJ, 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 YN52 VXJ registered?

YN52 VXJ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YN52 VXJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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