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YF04 UGL

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,111 mi
Last recorded159,111 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UGL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 159,111 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases last exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 159,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases last exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 156,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 156,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 152,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 149,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 148,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 141,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns starting to blur.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns starting to blur.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,838 miles

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

EML light on

Fail 21 Oct 2015 134,835 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,605 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 125,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres perishing

some brake pipes may need changing by next M.O.T.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,787 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 102,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,016 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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YF04 UGL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF04 UGL, 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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YF04 UGL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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