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AV05 HXM

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,103 mi
Last recorded186,103 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HXM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 186,103 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 180,376 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 180,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 171,281 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 171,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 162,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust backbox poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 155,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 155,741 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,791 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front bottom arm inner rear bushes seperating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jun 2012 147,791 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front bottom arm inner rear bushes seperating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 129,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,600 miles

both front brake discs lipped and corroded and also pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 109,600 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

both front brake discs lipped and corroded and also pitted

engine oil level low below maximum mark

offside front inner rack ball joint slight movement could have been bottom ball joint knocking through

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,053 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,371 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 HXM is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

AV05 HXM is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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