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AV05 WZB

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,673 mi
Last recorded174,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 174,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

tested wet

Fail 30 Jul 2013 174,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

tested wet

Pass 4 Sep 2012 167,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 167,287 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 150,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,171 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 114,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 87,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,130 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 WZB is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

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

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