2002 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · MM02 OTC
2002 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 87,017 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM02 OTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 87,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM02 OTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (MM02 OTC) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MM02 OTC Mileage History
- 09/01/202383,914 mi
- 31/01/202485,336 mi+1,422 mi
- 07/02/202485,339 mi+3 mi
- 12/02/202586,381 mi+1,042 mi
- 12/05/202687,017 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 930 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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