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WR04 XRL

2004 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 XRL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,355 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,086 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,272 miles

o/s rear seat child seat fiited

Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear seat child seat fiited

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,781 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,706 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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WR04 XRL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR04 XRL, 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 WR04 XRL registered?

WR04 XRL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is WR04 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 XRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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