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AY55 CJJ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2023 118,673 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 118,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,864 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,859 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,847 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front tyre is perished and damaged on outer wall

osf-nsr and osr tyres are cracking and splitting

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front metal brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front tyre is perished and damaged on outer wall

osf-nsr and osr tyres are cracking and splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2016
Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,696 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,694 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 95,455 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,455 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front washer jets partley blocked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r jacking pad missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front washer jets partley blocked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r jacking pad missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 85,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 78,126 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 78,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,835 miles

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 63,553 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,510 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,316 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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AY55 CJJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY55 CJJ, 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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AY55 CJJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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