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VE04 HRK

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,817 mi
Last recorded181,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HRK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 181,817 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 174,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 174,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 166,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 166,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 159,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 159,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 148,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 148,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,320 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 136,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 125,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,827 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 94,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,648 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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VE04 HRK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE04 HRK, 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 VE04 HRK registered?

VE04 HRK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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