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AV54 VJJ

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,123 mi
Last recorded147,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 147,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 142,905 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 142,905 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 139,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (front sections) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,916 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 131,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

tyres wearing on edges x4

Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,759 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Apr 2015 136,750 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 10 May 2014 123,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 116,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 113,469 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 106,793 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 98,398 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 98,398 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 88,880 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 88,880 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,273 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VJJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VJJ, 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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What year was AV54 VJJ registered?

AV54 VJJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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