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WV04 BDF

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,721 mi
Last recorded136,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 130,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak (engine)

oil leak (n/s/f driveshaft seal)

Fail 31 May 2014 130,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

coolant leak (radiator)

oil leak (engine)

oil leak (n/s/f driveshaft seal)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,038 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 103,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,465 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,420 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)

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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WV04 BDF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV04 BDF, 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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WV04 BDF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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