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VF54 BJX

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BJX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,232 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 97,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,619 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,454 miles

both front tyre getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,047 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,082 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,083 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,799 miles

handbrake performance slightley low @ 19%

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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VF54 BJX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VF54 BJX, 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 VF54 BJX registered?

VF54 BJX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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