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VA04 EFC

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EFC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 124,204 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,532 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,669 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,234 miles

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,306 miles

FRONT FLEXI PIPE IN POOR CONDITION.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess hand brake travel

Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess hand brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,546 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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VA04 EFC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA04 EFC, 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 VA04 EFC registered?

VA04 EFC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is VA04 EFC safe to buy?

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