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VN04 KWZ

2004 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 109,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear/n/s & o/s fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has splits in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,380 miles

o/s/r light cluster loose

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 61,610 miles

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

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 6 May 2011 61,610 miles

Nearside Front 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)

air bag light is on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,102 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 46,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,723 miles

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

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 KWZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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