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AX54 YKU

2005 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,229 mi
Last recorded62,229 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 62,229 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Front top springs bearings mounts noisy

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

Rear silencer box corroded, insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Front top springs bearings mounts noisy

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

Rear silencer box corroded, insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,308 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,066 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2011 48,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2011 48,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,047 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust back box and outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,705 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 YKU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 YKU registered?

AX54 YKU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is AX54 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 YKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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