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AV05 HXF

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HXF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,736 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR & N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,736 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR & N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 40,357 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALLS AGE CRACKING

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 31,294 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre is cracked on the outer side wall. no cord or ply visable

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to this vehicle being fitted with back plates

Pass 15 May 2009 23,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,385 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 HXF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

AV05 HXF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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