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AE05 STX

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

253,268 mi
Last recorded253,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 STX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 253,268 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg damaged

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

rear exhaust strap broken on top of exhaust box but still secures exhaust efficiently

Fail 8 Aug 2014 252,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg damaged

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

rear exhaust strap broken on top of exhaust box but still secures exhaust efficiently

Pass 2 Jul 2013 220,616 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWEST ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Pass 18 Aug 2012 195,101 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 195,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 163,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 163,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,239 miles

eng man light on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,594 miles

All tyres low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,670 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 STX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 STX, 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 AE05 STX registered?

AE05 STX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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