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VA53 JFF

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,361 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,487 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 125,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,389 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,475 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 107,472 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,060 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

N/S/F SPOT LIGHT LOOSE

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VA53 JFF 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 VA53 JFF, 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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VA53 JFF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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