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AV05 VRL

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,267 mi
Last recorded42,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,267 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,097 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,792 miles

High level brake light inop.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,601 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 VRL 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AV05 VRL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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