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YG04 HZF

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 HZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,293 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 131,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 126,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 119,169 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,008 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

nail in the n/s/r tyre

o/s/f brakepad warning wire has been rubbing on tyre

slight warp on both front brakediscs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,092 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,092 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight warp on both front brakediscs

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning light illuminated

exhaust backbox outer skin corroding

tailgate window insecure on lower edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning light illuminated

exhaust backbox outer skin corroding

tailgate window insecure on lower edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,732 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,732 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm and 2.0mm towards outer edge

o/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

rear pads look quite low

slight warp on both front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,920 miles

air bag warning light on

both front rear wishbone bushes splitting

handbrake travel

rear pads look quite low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,065 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,065 miles

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

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

215/55/r16 93y

n/s/r tyre is on 2.5mm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,758 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,758 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,334 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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YG04 HZF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YG04 HZF, 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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YG04 HZF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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