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YR04 EAW

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,991 mi
Last recorded179,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EAW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 179,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 174,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,250 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 163,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear brake caliper retaining spring clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear brake caliper retaining spring clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 141,493 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 128,835 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp not working 2 AT REAR (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,776 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s park brake down on effort

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,423 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,751 miles

nearside front tyre has got a cut on the side wall but not deep enogh to reach cords

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,837 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,802 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EAW is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAW, 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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YR04 EAW is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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