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AV05 VSX

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VSX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 128,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 128,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,637 miles

Rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,470 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 73,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,229 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)

front number plate cracked

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 VSX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is AV05 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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