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VA53 JRO

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JRO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,643 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 51,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,164 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,815 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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VA53 JRO is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRO, 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 VA53 JRO registered?

VA53 JRO is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is VA53 JRO safe to buy?

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