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VN04 URV

2004 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 URV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel liner trim corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel liner trim corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,663 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,647 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,997 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2017 93,995 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,435 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 22,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 URV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN04 URV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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