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VF53 GKP

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GKP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,999 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

headlamp patterns are poor

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

headlamp patterns are poor

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,600 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. in clips

headlamp lenses are cloudy, patterns are poor

knocking and free play in steering

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,597 miles

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

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

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

front brake pads worn low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. in clips

headlamp lenses are cloudy, patterns are poor

knocking and free play in steering

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,216 miles

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint boots in poor condition

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn

parking brake travel

tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,838 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,838 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,290 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 GKP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKP, 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 VF53 GKP registered?

VF53 GKP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VF53 GKP safe to buy?

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