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YY04 YRP

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YRP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,855 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight condensation on o/s head lamp

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight condensation on o/s head lamp

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,253 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 83,253 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low and worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,037 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,670 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,370 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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YY04 YRP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YY04 YRP, 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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YY04 YRP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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