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AV05 WVO

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WVO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,258 miles

Both headlight lens fading.

Both rear lower wishbones very rusty.

Nearside front brake pipe rusty.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges and almost on limit.

Power steering pump area damp.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and centre sections. (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill end. (5.2.6)

Both headlight lens fading.

Both rear lower wishbones very rusty.

Nearside front brake pipe rusty.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges and almost on limit.

Power steering pump area damp.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,365 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 50,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,835 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,902 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 31,707 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

steering wheel has slight play in movement

Fail 21 May 2009 31,537 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

steering wheel has slight play in movement

Pass 16 May 2008 21,571 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 WVO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

AV05 WVO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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