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AF04 HSL

2004 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,745 mi
Last recorded174,745 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 174,745 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 163,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,801 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing

some body damage

underbody and suspension and brake parts have surface rust

Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing

some body damage

underbody and suspension and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly lumpy and noisey (2.5.B.1b)

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

headlamp lenses starting to detiorate

under body and suspension has surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,751 miles

TEST CARRIED OUT BY R JONES UNDER CONTINGENCY

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,301 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,707 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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AF04 HSL 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 73.7%.

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 AF04 HSL, 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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AF04 HSL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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