2002 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · FT02 BJX
2002 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 79,710 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT02 BJX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2020
- 79,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT02 BJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (FT02 BJX) between August 2006 and June 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
FT02 BJX Mileage History
- 30/08/200642,692 mi
- 31/08/200754,336 mi+11,644 mi
- 28/08/200857,427 mi+3,091 mi
- 17/08/200964,068 mi+6,641 mi
- 21/08/200964,095 mi+27 mi
- 25/08/200964,115 mi+20 mi
- 28/08/201068,032 mi+3,917 mi
- 03/09/201171,844 mi+3,812 mi
- 04/12/201273,849 mi+2,005 mi
- 04/12/201273,849 mi
- 03/12/201376,042 mi+2,193 mi
- 21/11/201477,775 mi+1,733 mi
- 21/11/201477,775 mi
- 17/11/201578,773 mi+998 mi
- 23/11/201578,773 mi
- 25/11/201679,114 mi+341 mi
- 25/11/201679,114 mi
- 11/12/201779,565 mi+451 mi
- 15/06/202079,710 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 2,684 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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