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AV05 VSZ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,623 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,495 miles

all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,729 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,729 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,026 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 VSZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

AV05 VSZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VSZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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