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AX54 YDJ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 164,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2016 164,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 148,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 133,148 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,441 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 118,441 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 103,658 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,948 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,801 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,057 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 YDJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

AX54 YDJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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