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YS04 XGW

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,902 mi
Last recorded143,902 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XGW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 143,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear and offside front tyres are cracking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,484 miles

airbag light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,501 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,501 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,841 miles

brake pipes clean and protect

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,348 miles

rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YS04 XGW is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS04 XGW, 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 YS04 XGW registered?

YS04 XGW is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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