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AV05 DXZ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,559 mi
Last recorded123,559 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,559 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 123,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,000 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 94,170 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 82,580 miles

Both front strut top bearings are stiff

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

Oil leak

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

The airbag warning lamp is illuminated

The full exhaust system has deteriorated due to corrosion

The vehicles engine undertray is missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,135 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS WORN SLIGHTLY

BACK BOX HAS A DAMAGED HANGER BUT ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

Front 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

REAR DISCS PITTED AND HANDBRAKE SQUEALS DURING OPERATION

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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