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AV05 VRR

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VRR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer input pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,089 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VRR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

AV05 VRR is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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