CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV05 VWE

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,889 mi
Last recorded66,889 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,830 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,802 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV05 VWE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV05 VWE?

You can check the full history of AV05 VWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV05 VWE registered?

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

Is AV05 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VWE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV05 VWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV05 VWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.