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AX54 TAU

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,916 mi
Last recorded77,916 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TAU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,916 miles

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

Rear parking brake efforts low

slight pitting rear b discs

Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,916 miles

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

Rear parking brake efforts low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight pitting rear b discs

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front headlight mount damage

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,818 miles

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

nearside front headlight mounting damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,520 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,411 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,625 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 TAU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TAU, 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 AX54 TAU registered?

AX54 TAU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is AX54 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 TAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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