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AV05 OFR

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,302 mi
Last recorded107,302 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,302 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 107,302 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 106,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres wear

Pass 13 May 2022 96,393 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 83,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 83,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 72,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,682 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,727 miles

fuel tank straps are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,178 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,675 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 OFR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

AV05 OFR is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AV05 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OFR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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