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AX54 UGC

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,219 mi
Last recorded45,219 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 45,219 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired outer clip missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 45,219 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired outer clip missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front & offside rear tyres cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls

front & rear subframes & rear suspension arms corroding

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,039 miles

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,039 miles

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,606 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 44,606 miles

Headlamp aim not tested OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Fail 10 Jan 2020 44,606 miles

Headlamp aim not tested OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,321 miles

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 42,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,141 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,605 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/f tyre

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/f tyre

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 32,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,583 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 UGC is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX54 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

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

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