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AY05 MPX

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MPX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,851 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 76,851 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,520 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 74,520 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,723 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,711 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,711 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,339 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,099 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,099 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,044 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,044 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,990 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm

O/S/F repeater lamp full of water

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MPX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY05 MPX, 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 AY05 MPX registered?

AY05 MPX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AY05 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MPX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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