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AV05 DVP

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DVP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,836 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,252 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Feb 2017 91,252 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,864 miles

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

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,647 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,894 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,401 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 64,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,559 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,280 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 33,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DVP is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

AV05 DVP is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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