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AK54 AEC

2004 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 AEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole in centre pipe next to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,311 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,304 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2019 71,304 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing on joins (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty, Beam patterns weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,680 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,273 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 50,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,782 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 28,782 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 19,786 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,250 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AK54 AEC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK54 AEC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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