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AV05 DXF

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,108 mi
Last recorded150,108 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DXF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 150,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

floor and suspension rust

handbrake balance 95/200

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,332 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,018 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,018 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 142,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light insecure. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded and loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs have light surface rust from sitting.

centre exhaust heatshield insecure.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box+ very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 119,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 114,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,945 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 105,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front lower ball joint play borderline requires replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,143 miles

n/s front lower ball joint play borderline requires replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,704 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,710 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 DXF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel 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 DXF, 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 DXF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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