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AY05 FGE

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FGE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 78,525 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2017 78,525 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,489 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 29,351 miles

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

o/s/r slight perishing tyre

Fail 10 May 2011 29,350 miles

Nearside 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)

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

o/s/r slight perishing tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,948 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,480 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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AY05 FGE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY05 FGE, 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 AY05 FGE registered?

AY05 FGE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AY05 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 FGE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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