2002 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · EN02 VHF
2002 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 40,704 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EN02 VHF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2016
- 40,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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.
EN02 VHF Mileage History
- 17/07/200612,057 mi
- 12/06/200822,956 mi+10,899 mi
- 28/07/200822,973 mi+17 mi
- 28/07/200924,131 mi+1,158 mi
- 27/07/201025,292 mi+1,161 mi
- 27/07/201025,294 mi+2 mi
- 27/07/201127,379 mi+2,085 mi
- 24/07/201229,091 mi+1,712 mi
- 26/07/201330,791 mi+1,700 mi
- 28/07/201433,993 mi+3,202 mi
- 20/07/201536,181 mi+2,188 mi
- 20/07/201536,184 mi+3 mi
- 02/08/201640,704 mi+4,520 mi
- 02/08/201640,704 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
EN02 VHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (EN02 VHF) between July 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”.
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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