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AV05 HYO

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,376 mi
Last recorded213,376 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HYO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 213,376 miles

Battery light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Stabiliser arm corroded

Offside Front Top strut mount stiff when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stabiliser arm corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 213,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Stabiliser arm corroded

Offside Front Top strut mount stiff when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stabiliser arm corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 198,610 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2017 198,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2016 186,322 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 156,187 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 15,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 May 2014 127,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 97,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,737 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 68,737 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,112 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,740 miles

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

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

slight play in both iner steering rack joints pass and advise

Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,525 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 HYO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

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

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