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174 CLT

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,296 mi
Last recorded163,296 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration174 CLT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 163,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 155,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 145,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 141,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 138,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 131,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,519 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 87,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2012 67,578 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge 215/55/16

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,580 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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174 CLT 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 81.8%.

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 174 CLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 174 CLT?

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What year was 174 CLT registered?

174 CLT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 174 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 174 CLT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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