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AV05 WYW

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,579 mi
Last recorded64,579 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 4-6 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 4-6 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount stiff

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount stiff

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2-3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2-3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,989 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 40,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,848 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 12,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WYW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

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

Is AV05 WYW safe to buy?

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