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AV05 XLH

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,879 mi
Last recorded53,879 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,879 miles

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

eml light on

front discs worn

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml light on

front discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions just pass

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

park brake travel high

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,596 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit (1.8MM)

both rear tyres low on tread depth and n/s/r wearing outer edge

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 XLH is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 XLH registered?

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

Is AV05 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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