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AV05 WVM

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,938 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edges (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking

Note;- nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on tyre tread face

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn lower coil, coil bond, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edges (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking

Note;- nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on tyre tread face

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn lower coil, coil bond, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades wear on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining pan (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension turret, inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,479 miles

nearside lower arm rear bush in poor condition

offside lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside lower arm rear bush in poor condition

offside lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,036 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split/crack on centre tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,794 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 44,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2008 20,382 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 WVM is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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