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VF53 EFC

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EFC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,332 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 76,332 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,800 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,037 miles

Offside Front BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND ALL 4 HEADLAMPS OPAQUE LENSES (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED 215/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,794 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,451 miles

Rear Exhaust,Deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

srs light on

Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

srs light on

Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,662 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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VF53 EFC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VF53 EFC, 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 VF53 EFC registered?

VF53 EFC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is VF53 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 EFC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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