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AV05 RXK

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,861 mi
Last recorded185,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RXK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 185,861 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE EX DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,828 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW LIMIT & OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,177 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATING/PERISHING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGES & NEARSIDE VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING/FADING - OFFSIDE HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

Fail 5 Apr 2017 146,173 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing BOTH OFFSIDE WHEELS HAVE A BOLT MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS A BOLT MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Track rod end loose NEARSIDE (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATING/PERISHING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGES & NEARSIDE VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATING/FADING - OFFSIDE HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front jacking point rubbers are missing

offside rear spring slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 132,645 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front jacking point rubbers are missing

offside rear spring slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,976 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 RXK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

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

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