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AX54 NPU

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,296 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 72,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,629 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both covers are slightly damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 62,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,190 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,182 miles

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

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

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

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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AX54 NPU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AX54 NPU, 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 AX54 NPU registered?

AX54 NPU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is AX54 NPU safe to buy?

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