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AV05 XGA

2005 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XGA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,168 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox and mounting bracket corroded

handbrake lever high

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

steel brake pipes rusty

suspension components rusty

underbody rust

Pass 24 May 2019 73,522 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

O/S/F AND N/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 20 May 2019 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

O/S/F AND N/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,243 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2017 64,959 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 18 May 2017 64,959 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 16 May 2016 58,831 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2015 51,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,643 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,345 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,004 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 XGA is a 2005 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

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

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