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AX54 SYP

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 SYP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,683 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 53,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,230 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 53,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,068 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 50,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 48,660 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly and offside rear..........the parking brake may require some attention (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 48,660 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly and offside rear..........the parking brake may require some attention (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,398 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,441 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 44,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,557 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,112 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,954 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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AX54 SYP is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

AX54 SYP is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AX54 SYP safe to buy?

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