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B1 AEO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 AEO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 120,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,172 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,172 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 65,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 62,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,696 miles

NS Front tyre tread low

OS Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,694 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Around OS steering arm/rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

NS Front tyre tread low

OS Front tyre under inflated

OS Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,620 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,573 miles

NS Rear tyre cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,219 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,140 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front disc showing wear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,369 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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B1 AEO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B1 AEO, 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 B1 AEO registered?

B1 AEO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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