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AV05 RTO

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,986 mi
Last recorded152,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 152,986 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 142,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,655 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2013 86,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,972 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 72,972 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,816 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc & o/s/r brake disc corroded ,not affecting performance

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,135 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 RTO 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 75%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AV05 RTO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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