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VN04 FXP

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,070 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,070 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator censor cable damage (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,006 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake callipers corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres has slight cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

temp - fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

temp - fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,119 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,957 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 35,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 14,939 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)

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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VN04 FXP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN04 FXP, 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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VN04 FXP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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