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WV53 FHO

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FHO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,616 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car overheats . engine oil warning lamp flashes.bulb warning lamp on.rear brakes noisey.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,341 miles

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

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

front lower and rear upper arms corroded but not excessively weakened

o/s sill damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front strut top bearing(s) noisy

nearside & offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate/deteriorate

offside front outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2012 76,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front strut top bearing(s) noisy

nearside & offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate/deteriorate

nearside front wiper blade torn at end but still clearing screen

offside front outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

one brake pipe clip broken/missing at centre of floor to support front to rear brake pipes but pipes still secure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,600 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,935 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,492 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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WV53 FHO is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV53 FHO, 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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What year was WV53 FHO registered?

WV53 FHO is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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