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AU55 GJG

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,634 mi
Last recorded57,634 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,634 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,562 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 1 Dec 2020 52,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,763 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,939 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,428 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,091 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,794 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in upper steering column

front tyres worn very low on edges

slight play in offside steering rack sarm inner joint

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,847 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre tread

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight edge wear on front tyres

Slight play in upper steering column to steering wheel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,339 miles

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

Slight play in upper steering column to steering wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,222 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 23,222 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,345 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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AU55 GJG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,397 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 AU55 GJG, 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 21 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 GJG registered?

AU55 GJG is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AU55 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 GJG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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