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AY55 CLX

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,055 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,135 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,960 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 99,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,318 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,318 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,316 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,316 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,604 miles

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

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,738 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,753 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 CLX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green 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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

AY55 CLX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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