2002 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · WV02 VMY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. Following a clean test in February 2026 at 59,782 miles, the car failed due to multiple lighting defects and a corroded rear exhaust silencer. While it passed the retest the following day after immediate repairs, the presence of four separate failures in a single day suggests the owner may only be addressing issues once they fail an MOT rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,782 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the clean records between 2023 and 2025, where the vehicle covered only 16,735 miles without noted defects. However, the February 2024 test at 39,505 miles flagged all four tyres as worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This indicates potential alignment issues or long periods of stationary, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber components and seals despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as low-mileage Rovers of this era often suffer from hidden corrosion when used infrequently. The corroded exhaust silencer noted in February 2026 serves as an early indicator of surface rust affecting the underbody. Attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and bushings, given the uneven tyre wear reported in 2024, which suggests the geometry may be out of specification. Additionally, verify the brake system for seized or binding calipers, a common failure point on vehicles that sit for long periods between uses.