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AO54 VCU

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray and engine cover obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Nov 2015 98,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling switch arm detached (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray and engine cover obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated but still appears to support exhaust system.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet pull defective

boot lid hard to shut

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,135 miles

Boot lid hard to open.

Both front tyres showing signs of damage on outer sidewalls.

Both front tyres very low on outer edges

Handbrake lever surround loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,578 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

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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AO54 VCU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 VCU, 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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AO54 VCU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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