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YX02 VFF

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,462 mi
Last recorded52,462 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 52,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 52,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,899 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 51,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,947 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,273 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 30,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 26,002 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 26,002 miles

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

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

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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YX02 VFF is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX02 VFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX02 VFF registered?

YX02 VFF is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is YX02 VFF safe to buy?

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