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AV54 OEU

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OEU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 149,801 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corrosion

chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 144,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 144,018 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,292 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 136,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,860 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 132,856 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust will not activate emmisions tester (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,261 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 112,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,954 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,954 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,945 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

brake pipe to offside rear getting corroded

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,524 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 82,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,508 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 50,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AV54 OEU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV54 OEU, 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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AV54 OEU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AV54 OEU safe to buy?

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