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VU04 ZYJ

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,128 miles

215/55R16 REINFORCED

Nearside Front TREAD CRACKED

Nearside Rear OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

215/55R16 REINFORCED

LOW SCREENWASH WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Front TREAD CRACKED

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working GLB 382 (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam GLB 499 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working GLB 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,134 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,219 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,207 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,193 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,801 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 17,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,362 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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VU04 ZYJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver 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 VU04 ZYJ, 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 VU04 ZYJ registered?

VU04 ZYJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 ZYJ 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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