2002 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BF52 FCA
2002 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 49,710 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF52 FCA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2016
- 49,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BF52 FCA Mileage History
- 05/10/200512,140 mi
- 05/06/200714,895 mi+2,755 mi
- 19/06/200817,445 mi+2,550 mi
- 02/07/200920,593 mi+3,148 mi
- 01/07/201023,766 mi+3,173 mi
- 27/06/201126,971 mi+3,205 mi
- 28/06/201230,249 mi+3,278 mi
- 02/07/201333,828 mi+3,579 mi
- 02/07/201437,460 mi+3,632 mi
- 17/06/201551,135 mi+13,675 mi
- 29/06/201649,710 mi-1,425 mi
Average of roughly 3,501 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BF52 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (BF52 FCA) between October 2005 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder FailureSerious
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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