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AV05 DYF

2005 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,874 mi
Last recorded35,874 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,874 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 35,872 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,801 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 34,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 33,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,893 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 22,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,521 miles

nearside rear tyre near limit

Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,395 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,787 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,887 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 14,887 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,296 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 12,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,312 miles

uneven wear on tyres - suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,318 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 DYF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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