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AV05 MHK

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 117,852 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,147 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,235 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,884 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,474 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,705 miles

Nearside 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)

high level brake light inop

Fail 3 Mar 2010 17,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

high level brake light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,624 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 MHK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MHK, 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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AV05 MHK is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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