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AV54 VKH

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VKH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 102,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 102,194 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking on inner side wall

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 May 2018 98,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking on inner side wall

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 May 2017 92,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,637 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 18 May 2016 90,165 miles

Both front anti roll bar gator's perishing

Both front headlamp images poor

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre's perishing on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 87,909 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 85,720 miles

Both front headlamps in poor condition

Both front wishbone bushes perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,063 miles

Both front headlamp images poor

Both front wishbone bush's starting to split and perish

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link gatior split

Pass 5 May 2012 81,966 miles

both front tyres perishing

both resr tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2011 80,219 miles

front & rear tyres perishing

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 18 May 2010 78,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 76,006 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,123 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undershield Fitted at Time of Test

Fail 11 Jan 2008 54,884 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undershield Fitted at Time of Test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AV54 VKH is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV54 VKH, 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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AV54 VKH is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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