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YS52 VSM

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,713 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear sill's o/s BORDERLINE

emission to high

front tyres only just legal on inner edge

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,020 miles

all 4 brake discs worn

battery cover fitted

both front indicators slightly discoloured

engine covers fitted

engine noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box in a poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,684 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,684 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,276 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,308 miles

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

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,595 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,595 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,370 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Nov 2009 45,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,732 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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YS52 VSM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS52 VSM, 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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YS52 VSM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YS52 VSM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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