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AE05 VNT

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,131 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,069 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

child seat in rear

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 76,297 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,843 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2010 47,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,666 miles

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,746 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 VNT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

AE05 VNT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 VNT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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