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YR04 HGL

2004 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,853 mi
Last recorded86,853 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HGL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 86,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,685 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ONLY slight smell of petrol no visible leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,683 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ONLY slight smell of petrol no visible leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,993 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,993 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 35,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 35,009 miles

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

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 HGL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

YR04 HGL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 HGL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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