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AV05 UBG

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,013 mi
Last recorded131,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 114,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,777 miles

brake fluid level low

front jacking blocks missing

front tyres getting low and wearing on outer edge

n/s/f headlight a differant colour to the o/s boarderline

n/s/r tyre close to limit worn on outer edge and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

play in both steering arms

poss play in n/s/f wishbone inner ball joint

rear centre seat belt guide broken

rear discs badly corroding

rear shocks damp

steering rack damp but no visable leaks

Fail 18 Jun 2014 103,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

front jacking blocks missing

front tyres getting low and wearing on outer edge

n/s/f headlight a differant colour to the o/s boarderline

n/s/r tyre close to limit worn on outer edge and has a nail in it

no plate holders corroding

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

play in both steering arms

poss play in n/s/f wishbone inner ball joint

rear centre seat belt guide broken

rear discs badly corroding

rear shocks damp

steering rack damp but no visable leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,295 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,571 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 53,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 39,629 miles

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

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

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 UBG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

AV05 UBG is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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