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WP53 BJE

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,791 mi
Last recorded73,791 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 73,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rev lights not working

Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,882 miles

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

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

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,064 miles

metal brake pipe to hte nearside front flexible corroded/rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,673 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,793 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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WP53 BJE is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP53 BJE, 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 WP53 BJE registered?

WP53 BJE is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is WP53 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 BJE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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