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AV05 VTK

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,459 mi
Last recorded54,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside Front slight leak from steering rack

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,025 miles

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

Central section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside Front slight leak from steering rack

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded/cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside steering rack has slight seepage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight leak from steering rack gaiter

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked/split

Offside Rear shock absorber top mounting split

Offside Rear tyre cracked/split

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked/split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight leak from steering rack gaiter

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked/split

Offside Rear shock absorber top mounting split

Offside Rear tyre cracked/split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,765 miles

all Tyres have slight cracks in tread

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,233 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked & perished

Offside front tyre slightly cracked & perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,922 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 18,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,071 miles

rear and nearside front tyres low tread

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 VTK 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

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

Is AV05 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VTK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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