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2279DSL

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,089 mi
Last recorded226,089 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2279DSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 226,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 226,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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2279DSL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 2279DSL, 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

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What year was 2279DSL registered?

2279DSL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is 2279DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2279DSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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