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AV05 XGT

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 125,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,028 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,077 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad warning wire loose

Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,318 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 108,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,979 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,939 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Some bulbs not working in centre brake light

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,814 miles

Centre brake lamp has a single bulb not working.

Offside electric headlamp aim adjuster not working.

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre brake lamp has a single bulb not working.

Offside electric headlamp aim adjuster not working.

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,313 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,737 miles

Front 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 XGT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

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

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