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AD02 FEX

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FEX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 145,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 145,378 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside+nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,681 miles

suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking poimt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

osr brake pad warning wire broken

rear brake discs corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,096 miles

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)

serious engine oil leak noted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

serious engine oil leak noted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,569 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,727 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 899,812 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,912 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,882 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,882 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,779 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGES.

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION AND BACK BOX CORRODED.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,939 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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AD02 FEX is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD02 FEX, 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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AD02 FEX is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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