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A7 SAX

2005 Rover 75

Bronze Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SAX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 74,497 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear suspension corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

both dipped beam patterns dim

Fail 22 May 2024 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear suspension corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

both dipped beam patterns dim

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,188 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,861 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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A7 SAX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Bronze with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 SAX, 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 A7 SAX registered?

A7 SAX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is A7 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SAX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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