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AX54 YJT

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,981 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front o/s & n/s shocks reduced damping

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 85,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,875 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2016 80,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,411 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,299 miles

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,139 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre tread depth on n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,262 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 YJT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

AX54 YJT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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