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VA04 EWY

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,952 mi
Last recorded162,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EWY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 162,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside check fuel tank, damp?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes starting to corrode

check condition of front brake hose ferrules under rubber sleeves

check parking brake for long travel

rear upper suspension arms rusty

slight exhaust leak on front of centre section

wear/rust on brake disc faces

Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,167 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake slow coming on

brake pipes starting to corrode

check front brake hose ferrules under rubber covers

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear upper suspension arms getting rusty

wear/rust on brake disc faces

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,100 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake slow coming on

both rear upper suspension arms rusty

brake pipes starting to corrode

check condition of both front brake hose ferrules under rubber covers

outer sills getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,371 miles

Offside Rear outer sill getting rusty

Offside Rear parking brake slow coming on

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

brake pipes corroding

check front brake hose metal ferrules condition under rubber sleeves

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output OK

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear upper suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,351 miles

Front brake pipes getting rusty

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

check condition of front brake hose metal ferrules under rubber covers

headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam image weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust & mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,958 miles

both rear tyres worn inner

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,794 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror security

Rear exhaust deteriorated

handbrake efficiency just met

handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,029 miles

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

O/S wiper smearing slightly and wipers split at ends

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S wiper smearing slightly and wipers split at ends

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,479 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,633 miles

Offside Rear 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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VA04 EWY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VA04 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA04 EWY registered?

VA04 EWY is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 EWY safe to buy?

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