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AE05 URF

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 URF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,997 miles

Front Headlight have product on lenses

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

Under body corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 121,152 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 111,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 103,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 103,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,098 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,096 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,912 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,460 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,260 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 URF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

AE05 URF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is AE05 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 URF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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