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AV05 WXS

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WXS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,093 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pre flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower wishbone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve between cat and mid section (7.1.2)

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 17 Oct 2014 48,000 miles

both front tyres perished between tread 215/55R16

Fail 16 Oct 2014 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished between tread 215/55R16

rear brake pads close to legal limit inner pad not 100% visable on test

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,422 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,110 miles

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

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

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

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

left front wiper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 16,778 miles

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

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)

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 WXS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

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

Is AV05 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 WXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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