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WB52 MWB

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB52 MWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckles not present on all rear belts (5.2.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,066 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,298 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,252 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak on o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,016 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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WB52 MWB is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WB52 MWB, 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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WB52 MWB is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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