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AV05 XFY

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

clutch worn

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f under wing cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,242 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 38,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,301 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XFY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

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

Is AV05 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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