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AY55 CJX

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CJX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,602 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy underseal around repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy underseal around repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,916 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 96,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,793 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension !

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,624 miles

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

rear inner sills, subframe, and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,300 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CJX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CJX, 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 AY55 CJX registered?

AY55 CJX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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