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VK54 FJA

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FJA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,963 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 150,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 132,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust heatsheild requires attenyion soon

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2010 132,371 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild requires further securing soon

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 119,286 miles

Both front wiper blades slightlly smearing then screen

Fail 6 Mar 2009 119,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades slightlly smearing then screen

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 105,983 miles

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

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

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 FJA is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK54 FJA, 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 VK54 FJA registered?

VK54 FJA is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is VK54 FJA safe to buy?

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