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AV04 HWB

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,928 miles

Rear reverse light in-op

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 119,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe to/from brake flexi hose corroded no leaks

age related corrosion on rear lower suspention arms

fuel tank securing straps corroded

rear brake pipes and also front to rear brake pipes corroded no leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe to/from brake flexi hose corroded no leaks

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and outer part wearing close to the limit

Offside Rear tyre outer part wearing low on tread

age related corrosion on rear lower suspention arms

fuel tank securing straps corroded

rear brake pipes and also front to rear brake pipes corroded no leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,198 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside headlight unit slightly loose

corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside headlight unit slightly loose

corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,829 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded no leaks at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,306 miles

blow from exhaust joint forward of cat

slight corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

blow from exhaust joint forward of cat

slight corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,947 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Silencer Corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,288 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,346 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,992 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AV04 HWB is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV04 HWB, 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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AV04 HWB is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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