MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front lower grille panel loose
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box - corroded/holed at joint - blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box metal securing clip snapped - box secured by plastic cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides top arm/spring mount - corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower grille panel damaged/loose
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box join - corroded/holed - blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded - box mount strap snapped - box secured by a plastic cable tie! (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides trailing arm chassis mount brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm ball joint dust cover - perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust corroded
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 XTZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AE55 XTZ, 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 AE55 XTZ registered?
AE55 XTZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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