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VN04 USU

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,727 miles

O/S/F wiper slightly poor at clearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

both front strut top bearings noisy

front screen wash aim poor

tail exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,727 miles

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

O/S/F wiper slightly poor at clearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

both front strut top bearings noisy

front screen wash aim poor

tail exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant loss from rad cap

exhaust front pipe mount bracket broken on O/S but still secure

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,509 miles

ns rear tyre getting low

os rear indicator going white

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,374 miles

FRONT WIPERS ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,333 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on out side and cuts to tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside

offside front tyre getting low

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 USU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USU, 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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What year was VN04 USU registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN04 USU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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