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VA04 EFV

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 151,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 150,800 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 31 Jul 2018 150,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Aug 2017 149,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 149,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,963 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 148,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 142,628 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 142,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 136,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 123,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,296 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 118,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,100 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 108,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 108,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,830 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 EFV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFV, 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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VA04 EFV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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