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YS53 VXG

2004 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,617 mi
Last recorded124,617 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,687 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,306 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust poor condition corroson rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,436 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer poor condition corroson slight blow

Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,380 miles

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

Oil leak

rear silencer poor condition corroson slight blow

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,370 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Mar 2009 78,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,664 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,919 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres side wall cut

near side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,919 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres side wall cut

near side front tyre side wall cut

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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YS53 VXG is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YS53 VXG, 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 YS53 VXG registered?

YS53 VXG is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 15 February 2004.

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