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YR04 CGF

2004 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 CGF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight aim vague/lens opaque

Offside number plate light dim

oil on n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension top bearing semi seized

Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front suspension top bearing semi seized

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 55,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,931 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,635 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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YR04 CGF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR04 CGF, 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 YR04 CGF registered?

YR04 CGF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 CGF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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