CarVerify

Free Car Check

YU04 BFL

2004 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BFL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 138,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT & REAR NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 132,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside rear pipes and nearside front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake efficiency only just met 17% it appears the braking system may require adjustment /repair.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside rear pipes and nearside front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake efficiency only just met 17% it appears the braking system may require adjustment /repair.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,837 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around clips. and nearside and offside rear to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around clips. and nearside and offside rear to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,438 miles

Nearside and offside top strut mounts worn springs wind up on lock checks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,558 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre flat advise repair/replace.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre flat advise repair/replace.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,882 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,091 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 37,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YU04 BFL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YU04 BFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU04 BFL?

You can check the full history of YU04 BFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU04 BFL registered?

YU04 BFL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is YU04 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 BFL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU04 BFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YU04 BFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.