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AV05 HSJ

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,400 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,400 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s and n/s/f indicators (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlights going opaque

damage to n/s/f bumper

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,608 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 112,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on edges and getting low at 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,833 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on edges and getting low at 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,383 miles

Exhaust touching cross member.

Slight play in front arm bushes.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust touching cross member.

Slight play in front arm bushes.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,957 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)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,532 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,152 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 HSJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

AV05 HSJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AV05 HSJ safe to buy?

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