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WU54 VHK

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,895 mi
Last recorded154,895 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 VHK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 154,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 154,892 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle under engine (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,190 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 145,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 130,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside top strut mount seized

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,769 miles

Offside 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)

n/s/f top strut bearing is rough

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 114,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

n/s/f top strut bearing is rough

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,668 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 102,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insicure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,861 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 26 Oct 2011 87,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,914 miles

hand brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,755 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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WU54 VHK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU54 VHK, 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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WU54 VHK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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