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AV05 VTX

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,716 miles

Bonnet release device operation deteriorated, it is very difficult to open the bonnet

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting movement slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release device operation deteriorated, it is very difficult to open the bonnet

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,801 miles

Nearside front MacPherson strut upper support bearing assembly movement slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 53,133 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,410 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 VTX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

Is AV05 VTX safe to buy?

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