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AV05 DWY

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,723 mi
Last recorded59,723 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DWY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 46,604 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,376 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread low

Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,711 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 23,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

front anti-rollbar has slight side to side movement

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,680 miles

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

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

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

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

catalyst loose in housing

tracking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,785 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 DWY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

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

Is AV05 DWY safe to buy?

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