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WR54 HCE

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 HCE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 139,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster? (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top (2.2.D.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 130,924 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight top strut mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 130,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,258 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,180 miles

osr brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,933 miles

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

front tyres 2mm tread (step tread)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,375 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 31,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WR54 HCE is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR54 HCE, 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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WR54 HCE is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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