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AY05 WEO

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WEO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,258 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front n/s ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear o/s (3.5.1i)

rear n/s light lens cracked

windscreen has crack

Pass 18 Jul 2015 144,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 144,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 139,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 139,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,154 miles

advise o/s/f wishbone bush has some wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 123,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 120,122 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 WEO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

AY05 WEO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is AY05 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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