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AV05 XNS

2005 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills under vehicle has slight corrosion

brake pad warning light on

park brake has little reserve travel

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills under vehicle has slight corrosion

brake pad warning light on

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,240 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear main brake pipe slihhtly corroded

under vehicle has slight rust

Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear main brake pipe slihhtly corroded

under vehicle has slight rust

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf jacking pad missing

osf w/b spilt on end

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,585 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre tread cracked,no core exposed at time of test.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,304 miles

both front tyres worn.offside rear tyre side wall cracking.advise replacement.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,974 miles

offside rear tyre cracked side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,403 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 XNS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

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

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