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WG53 YTB

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,123 mi
Last recorded146,123 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 YTB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 146,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dampness around under bonnet fuel pipes

headlamps faded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,047 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 134,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,840 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 111,108 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,467 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/corrode

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,467 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs starting to rust/corrode

full geometry check

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,557 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,311 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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WG53 YTB is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red 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 WG53 YTB, 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 WG53 YTB registered?

WG53 YTB is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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