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AV05 XJP

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XJP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,358 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,358 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,387 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 3mm

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,342 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 40,342 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 33,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,130 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing outer edge

long handbrake travel

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing outer edge

long handbrake travel

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,481 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,838 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 XJP is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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