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AV05 DMY

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp lenses foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush excessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes have several small sections of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes in patches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 100,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes in patches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,968 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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AV05 DMY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 DMY, 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 AV05 DMY registered?

AV05 DMY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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