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VA04 VFS

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,689 mi
Last recorded181,689 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VFS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 181,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 181,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f/shock absorber seems slightly soft

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,189 miles

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

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,165 miles

O/S/F Tyre underinflated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/F Tyre underinflated

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,679 miles

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

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

engine,underside and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection of components and prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,853 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 VFS is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

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

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