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WM53 RBF

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,765 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,372 miles

permissible wear in nearside front steering

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 49,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,569 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 RBF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

Is WM53 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 RBF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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