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AE05 SSO

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,539 mi
Last recorded145,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SSO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 145,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,314 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,342 miles

both front tyres staring to perish

hand brake travel close to no reserve

n/s/r tyre on limit tread edges

slight play n/s/f drop link

Fail 10 Aug 2015 108,342 miles

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

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

both front tyres staring to perish

hand brake travel close to no reserve

n/s/r tyre on limit tread edges

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,308 miles

hand brake travel close to no reserve but locks both wheels

low pads light on

n/s/r tyre small cut / nick in outer rim protector part of tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 99,160 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

hand brake travel close to no reserve but locks both wheels

low pads light on

n/s/r tyre small cut / nick in outer rim protector part of tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,053 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,053 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,867 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,848 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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AE05 SSO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE05 SSO, 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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AE05 SSO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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