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AX54 XXY

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XXY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light dull

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank mounts rusty

park brake readings low

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light dull

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank mounts rusty

park brake readings low

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,410 miles

Nearside mirror unit loose

fuel tank metal straps corroded

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside mirror unit loose

fuel tank metal straps corroded

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,116 miles

Offside Front slight damage to sidewall

dip pattern / image poor

park brake readings low

rear exhaust rusty

rear subframe & suspension rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,875 miles

Centre Upper screen cracked behind rear view mirror

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box getting corroded/poor

Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,800 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper screen cracked behind rear view mirror

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box getting corroded/poor

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,483 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp lenses dirty.

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

Rear nearside light not 100% secure.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,021 miles

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

rear nearside parking brake % low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,021 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,366 miles

advise hanbrake efficieny on n/s is a lot lower than o/s

engine undertray loose at n/s

front fog lamps inop

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise hanbrake efficieny on n/s is a lot lower than o/s

engine undertray loose at n/s

front fog lamps inop

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,877 miles

Air Bag Lamp On

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,051 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XXY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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