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A13 FVS

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FVS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,212 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front bottom engine stabiliser mount slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,900 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,332 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 74,332 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 72,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 72,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 May 2013 69,285 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2013 69,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 75,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,676 miles

front tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges. †suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

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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A13 FVS is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A13 FVS, 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 A13 FVS registered?

A13 FVS is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2002.

Is A13 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FVS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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