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AV54 VHR

2004 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,159 mi
Last recorded164,159 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,159 miles

Front headlamps discolouring but still good pattern

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2019 156,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,207 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 148,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 148,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,858 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 144,857 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,261 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 137,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 127,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,725 miles

clean all brake pipes and grease

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 99,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn, perished and cracked, deep msplits in tread, 2 x nails in tread and worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside front brake discs show a lipped edge.

offside rear brake disc outer face heavily corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and perished and cracked.

rear service brakes show an increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,389 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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 VHR is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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