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AV05 HPU

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,358 mi
Last recorded244,358 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 244,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes condition concealed by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 244,356 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides offside has no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes condition concealed by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 242,809 miles

spare wheel flat

Pass 4 Oct 2017 241,310 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 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 241,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pressure valve (7.2.3)

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 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 240,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 240,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 238,446 miles

possible feul leak rear pump/cooler

Fail 21 Oct 2015 238,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

possible feul leak rear pump/cooler

Pass 23 Oct 2014 236,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front o/s strut top bearing sticking

possible feul leak injector pump wet

Fail 22 Oct 2014 236,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front o/s strut top bearing sticking

possible feul leak injector pump wet

Pass 8 Oct 2013 220,427 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamp lenses tarnished/front/rear susp/sub frames rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s discs worn/p/spipes rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 2 Oct 2012 190,279 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear susp rusty/rear sub frame rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/some b/pipes GREASED monitor/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 11 Oct 2011 161,947 miles

slight wear o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 136,966 miles

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2010 136,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,645 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,627 miles

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

exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/slight dset f/r susp r/bushes/wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/brake req.adjustment

wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,343 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 HPU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel 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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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