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AV05 HTN

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HTN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 119,696 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle structure corroded-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-nail in o/s/f tyre-n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit

Pass 12 Mar 2019 109,246 miles

Emission's just met requirements.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,497 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Mar 2017 94,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,460 miles

Emissions only just met.

Engine covers and undertrays fitte.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,460 miles

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

Emissions only just met.

Engine covers and undertrays fitte.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,045 miles

Exhaust coroded at rear.

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,045 miles

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

Exhaust coroded at rear.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,695 miles

rear tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,213 miles

front tyres wearin on both edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,449 miles

rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,861 miles

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

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 HTN is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

AV05 HTN is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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