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AO04 FMZ

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 120,208 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Starting to seize (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 119,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Car overheated before end of emissions test so test abandoned (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Starting to seize (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,322 miles

Oil leak on offside front unable to see due to under tray

Power steering noisy

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak on offside front unable to see due to under tray

Power steering noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2015 116,239 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 116,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,065 miles

exhaust corroded.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,491 miles

slight cracking to front wishbone bushes.

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp broken.

slight cracking to front wishbone bushes.

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,690 miles

various marks & scracthes to vehicle body & alloy rims , wear to brake pedal rubber , slight play to frt anti roll bar links , both frt track control arms slight play , exhuast system corrosion , slight corrosion to frt to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,121 miles

Brake hoses perished

Dents & scratches to various panels

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Kerb damage to alloy rims

Rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,252 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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AO04 FMZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO04 FMZ, 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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AO04 FMZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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