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AX54 WCL

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on suspension and body

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 79,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 78,886 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,836 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,705 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,786 miles

back box of exshaust corroded but not blowing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,803 miles

engine noise / rattle

exhuast system surface corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine noise / rattle

exhuast system surface corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,084 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 WCL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

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

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