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AY55 EEJ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EEJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,447 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

parking brake only just met limits

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,302 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limits

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,447 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,167 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,844 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

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

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

Rust to underside of vehicle inc` suspension area

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

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

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

Rust to underside of vehicle inc` suspension area

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,347 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,271 miles

rear discs corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,429 miles

chip in screen

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,684 miles

tyres getting near limit

wipers getting smeary

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,429 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,722 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 EEJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

AY55 EEJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AY55 EEJ safe to buy?

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