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AF05 OLW

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OLW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,197 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,437 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,864 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,842 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 30 Mar 2009 20,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,403 miles

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

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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AF05 OLW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF05 OLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 OLW registered?

AF05 OLW is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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