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YR04 HGY

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 112,779 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2016 112,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,074 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,247 miles

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

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,800 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,763 miles

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

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

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

n/s front fuel pipe may be leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,895 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,712 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 HGY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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