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AX54 WFZ

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,903 mi
Last recorded121,903 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 121,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,379 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,755 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND O/S/F BRAKE BINDING (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S WORN AND SPLIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 105,565 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,602 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 100,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 87,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 87,405 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,065 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 11 May 2010 66,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 57,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 40,686 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 40,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WFZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

AX54 WFZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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