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AV05 VTZ

2005 Rover 75

Maroon Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,652 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 88,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,127 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,064 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 VTZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is AV05 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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