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YY53 YKP

2004 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,886 mi
Last recorded126,886 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YKP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,886 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2018 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,916 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under cover loose

Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,916 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under cover loose

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED AND BLOWING

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 117,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED AND BLOWING

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,696 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,815 miles

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

rear axle and suspension arms corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,628 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,279 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,410 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

MAY REQUIRE HANDBRAKE SERVICE NOISY AT O/S/R

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,681 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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YY53 YKP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY53 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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