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AV05 HPY

2005 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,982 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at time of test

rear underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at time of test

rear underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,169 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 105,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,036 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,172 miles

Backbox corroded

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

O/s headlight water ingress

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,235 miles

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,012 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 HPY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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