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AE05 URC

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 URC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and outer edge worn ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly misted (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge slightly wearing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,588 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,620 miles

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

hand brake lever has high operation

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,297 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 URC is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE05 URC, 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 URC is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AE05 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 URC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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