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VK54 FHP

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,538 mi
Last recorded148,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FHP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,538 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 145,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 139,472 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff on bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 139,471 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff on bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reversing lamps not working

Fail 25 Jul 2018 135,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 119,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 112,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 10,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 84,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,065 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VK54 FHP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK54 FHP, 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 VK54 FHP registered?

VK54 FHP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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