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AV05 DKY

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,007 mi
Last recorded109,007 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DKY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 109,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 109,007 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm the spring sits on. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

headlamps both need cleaning

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,877 miles

Coolant leak ()

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated near rear hub

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump/reservoir/rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (2.4.G.1)

front shocker top bearings stick slightly

headlight lens misty

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump/reservoir/rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (2.4.G.1)

front shocker top bearings stick slightly

headlight lens misty

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,349 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,349 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,909 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,887 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,661 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,446 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,262 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV05 DKY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AV05 DKY, 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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AV05 DKY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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