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VN04 LWG

2004 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,205 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,399 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,397 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 37,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 37,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air filter/pipes missing+sensors disconected

Fail 1 May 2012 37,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,064 miles

adv both front tyres wearing low to limits.......

adv rear brake pads wearing low........

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,045 miles

adv offside rear shock absorber damp,slight leak....

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,622 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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VN04 LWG is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWG, 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 VN04 LWG registered?

VN04 LWG is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is VN04 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 LWG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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