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SR53 BGF

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,230 mi
Last recorded64,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 BGF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2022 52,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,921 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 45,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,187 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 42,187 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,081 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 40,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main brake pipes greased

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,115 miles

Damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 32,822 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,156 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,038 miles

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

2 SMALL TEARS IN OUTER WALL O/S/F TYRE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3MM

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 22,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,185 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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SR53 BGF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SR53 BGF, 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 SR53 BGF registered?

SR53 BGF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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