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VK54 UGL

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UGL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2021 84,098 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to back were clipped to car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine noise and oil level on minimum

Fail 7 Mar 2019 79,424 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded and snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has small corrosion hole near rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to back were clipped to car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all exhaust heat shields insecure front to back

coolant bottle empty

engine noise and oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,835 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,961 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,346 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,346 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,721 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 46,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,166 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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VK54 UGL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UGL, 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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VK54 UGL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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