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AV05 VWU

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,779 mi
Last recorded89,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has major leak (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,860 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,060 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,701 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,337 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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 VWU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is AV05 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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