2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,266 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Brakes21.6%
  4. Body & chassis8.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Rover 75?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2002 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,266 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).