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AV04 HWR

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 137,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,775 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 133,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,130 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 132,999 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 132,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 130,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre poor condtion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,194 miles

both rear tyres

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 124,336 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 124,335 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,199 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 120,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,258 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,276 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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AV04 HWR is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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