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V111 JAP

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,683 mi
Last recorded199,683 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 JAP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 199,683 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre and rear under sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 196,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm inner boot in poor condition

nail o/s/r tyre

oil on the steering rack boots , suspect rack leaking

rear subframe rusty

slight noise turning the o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2019 196,172 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm inner boot in poor condition

nail o/s/r tyre

oil on the steering rack boots , suspect rack leaking

rear subframe rusty

slight noise turning the o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

movement in front lower arm rear bushes

rust starting around rear jacking points on sill

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 163,541 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,285 miles

noise from the front strut tops

rear silencer in very poor condition and starting to blow

slight misting of oil on the rear shocks

Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake balance poor

noise from the front strut tops

o/s/f tyre rubs the abs wire on full lock

rear silencer in very poor condition and starting to blow

slight misting of oil on the rear shocks

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,810 miles

nearside front macphearson strut top mounting noisy/rough when checking steering lock to lock.

offside front macpherson strut top mounting bearing noisy/rough when checking steering lock to lock.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,526 miles

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

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

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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V111 JAP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V111 JAP, 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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V111 JAP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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