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AV05 VVB

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,723 mi
Last recorded65,723 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VVB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,723 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,286 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 23,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,501 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,501 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,577 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 VVB is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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