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AY05 MVV

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,314 mi
Last recorded168,314 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,314 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Undercarriage corrosion.

undertray fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 159,108 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,428 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 142,412 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,376 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres 3mm 215/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 131,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe To Axle Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Middle Heat Shield Loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres 3mm 215/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Washer Need Attention

Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 126,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower covers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (strong advise) (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure has been previously taped up (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure also when closing the boot sometimes turns off brake light (1.1.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower covers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (strong advise) (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brakes may need attention

washers need attention

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,802 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,604 miles

n/s/r brake disc is wearing and corroding

o/s/r brake disc is wearing and EX. corroded

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,604 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc is wearing and corroding

o/s/r brake disc is wearing and EX. corroded

o/s/r tyre is on the limit

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,826 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,934 miles

vehicle registered on data base as manual not auto

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,041 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

under body shields fitted

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 MVV is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MVV, 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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AY05 MVV is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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