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AV05 VWB

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,956 mi
Last recorded83,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,410 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 79,410 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top mount sounds like starting to seeize

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 63,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 55,466 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 55,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,527 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 39,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,192 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,850 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 VWB is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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