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A20 RFB

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RFB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

backbox outer skin crodded

underbody crossion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,005 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door checker arm loose

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

under body crossion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

under body crossion

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 98,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,077 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to the outer wall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to the outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,891 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 81,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,525 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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A20 RFB is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A20 RFB, 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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A20 RFB is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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