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VN04 MPY

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,427 mi
Last recorded140,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 MPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,427 miles

Exhaust rear sleeve heavly corroded

Gearbox tie bar rubber badly split allowing exhaust to hit floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 zr16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,425 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at rear join to flexible (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear sleeve heavly corroded

Gearbox tie bar rubber badly split allowing exhaust to hit floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 zr16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both head lights only just made image due to lenses misty

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 131,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both head lights only just made image due to lenses misty

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,797 miles

rear exhaust bodjed

Fail 27 Jul 2016 124,764 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bodjed

Pass 25 Jul 2015 117,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,452 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,583 miles

Exhaust front pipe braket broken but not affecting exhaust support

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,763 miles

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

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

n/s/r hanhbrake not as good as o/s

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,562 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 MPY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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