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WV54 BGY

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,430 mi
Last recorded147,430 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 BGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 147,430 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,166 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 144,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,791 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 126,599 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2014 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,379 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,096 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,901 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 95,272 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,025 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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WV54 BGY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV54 BGY, 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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WV54 BGY is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is WV54 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 BGY shows 16 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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