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AV05 RTX

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RTX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,811 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,399 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,523 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 86,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r brake disc partially corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,661 miles

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

engine tray broken and held together with cable ties

Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,661 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine tray broken and held together with cable ties

Fail 8 Nov 2008 58,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under tray fitted at time of test,unable to carry out proper inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,501 miles

plastic under tray fitted at time of test,unable to carry out proper inspection

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 RTX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

AV05 RTX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is AV05 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 RTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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