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WM53 RAU

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RAU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 70,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very heavy rust in exhaust

very heavy rust on both main and rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010
Pass 21 Feb 2009
Pass 19 Feb 2008
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,384 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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WM53 RAU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WM53 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM53 RAU registered?

WM53 RAU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is WM53 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 RAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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