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VN04 YBU

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 YBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,810 miles

air bag lamp occasionaly flickers.

front and rear brake pads low.

insecure handbrake handle sleeve.

suspect steel brake pipes at rear chassis legs corroded, hidden by fuel tank. front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,814 miles

front brake pads low.

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded in clips.

n/s/f steel to flexi corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bulb failure lamp on ( no reverse lamps)

front brake pads low.

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded in clips.

handbrake lever sleeve loose.

n/s/f steel to flexi corroded.

unable to inspect rear coil spring lower sections without wheel removal.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,554 miles

handbrake sleeve insecure. rectify asap.

slight knock in steeriong column, unable to visualy inspect.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 115,554 miles

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

Offside Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

handbrake sleeve insecure. rectify asap.

slight knock in steeriong column, unable to visualy inspect.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,230 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 YBU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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