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V18 JHM

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,524 mi
Last recorded48,524 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 JHM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,524 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 48,521 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 32,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 24,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 19,847 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 16,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 15,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 10,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 9,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 5,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,837 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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V18 JHM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V18 JHM, 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 V18 JHM registered?

V18 JHM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is V18 JHM safe to buy?

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