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WF53 URG

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 URG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,230 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,225 miles

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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,918 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,694 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,239 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,872 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,673 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,835 miles

No exhaust emissions detected

OSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

No exhaust emissions detected

OSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,762 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres on 3mm.

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

Very little reserve travel on handbrake.

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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WF53 URG is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF53 URG, 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 WF53 URG registered?

WF53 URG is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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