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AX54 WBW

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 WBW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,285 miles

parking brake just to minimum required efficiency

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 125,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just to minimum required efficiency

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,407 miles

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

brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses corroded.

brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,451 miles

nearside rear outer brakepad 3/4 worn

parking brake just to req efficiency

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,451 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nearside rear outer brakepad 3/4 worn

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,882 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 116,841 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,090 miles

off-side wiper blade just servicable.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,560 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,441 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2009 68,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2008 61,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,047 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 WBW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WBW, 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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AX54 WBW is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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