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AV05 RVJ

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,831 miles

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 9 Jan 2015 51,947 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface rust on rear subframe & rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,786 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,096 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 RVJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 RVJ registered?

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

Is AV05 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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