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YR04 HBU

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,831 mi
Last recorded70,831 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,831 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,670 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 63,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,505 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,367 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 14 May 2007 21,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2007 21,868 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HBU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YR04 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

YR04 HBU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YR04 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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