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SY04 MHX

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 MHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,590 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bumper and engine under shield loose missing and damaged.

General under body corrosion and fuel tank straps rusty.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/gaiter area.ns (2.1.5 (a))

osf spring insulator loose/adrift.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 121,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes under the car towards the front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,162 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,865 miles

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

rear discs o/s n/s starting to wear

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs o/s n/s starting to wear

Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,160 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,259 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY04 MHX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY04 MHX, 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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SY04 MHX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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