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AX54 UHT

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,576 mi
Last recorded158,576 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UHT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 158,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/r rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 158,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/r rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 136,711 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,493 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,362 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower arm, rear bush

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front slight play in lower arm, rear bush

front pads getting low

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 111,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes were cleaned and rubbed by owner and were in good condition

Fail 10 Mar 2014 111,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,179 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UHT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

AX54 UHT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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