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YY53 TBZ

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,617 mi
Last recorded145,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 145,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 145,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 142,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 137,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 137,089 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 11 Aug 2012 133,306 miles

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake has alot of travel

steering rack oily

Fail 9 Aug 2011 127,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,299 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 122,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 114,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,735 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,798 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,798 miles

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

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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YY53 TBZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY53 TBZ, 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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YY53 TBZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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