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YA04 GVY

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 GVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake pipes in places

Pass 26 May 2012 67,018 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 19 May 2012 66,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 27 May 2011 61,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 56,058 miles

ENGINE OVER HEATED DURING BRAKE TEST / LOST WATER / TOPPED UP ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / POSS HEAD GASKET DEVELOPING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES DEVELOPING

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEINGSAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMSS

Fail 17 May 2010 56,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

ENGINE OVER HEATED DURING BRAKE TEST / LOST WATER / TOPPED UP ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / POSS HEAD GASKET DEVELOPING

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES DEVELOPING

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEINGSAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMSS

Pass 29 May 2009 52,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,313 miles

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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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YA04 GVY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YA04 GVY, 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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YA04 GVY is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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