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AV05 WZA

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,275 mi
Last recorded203,275 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 203,275 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly need adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 203,275 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly need adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 184,603 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 158,938 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 158,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,875 miles

parking brake lever travel slightly high

slight chip on a windscreen

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,016 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some other components

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,369 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,006 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 WZA is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

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

Is AV05 WZA safe to buy?

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