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AFZ 292

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,025 mi
Last recorded59,025 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 292
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 29,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 23,876 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 23,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake calliper retaining spring missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,675 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 8,693 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 8,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 8,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 6,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,574 miles

(strong advise) both front wiper blades judder & slightly smear across screen

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,283 miles

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

Small cuts in NS/F tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AFZ 292 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 85.7%.

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 AFZ 292, 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 AFZ 292 registered?

AFZ 292 is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is AFZ 292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 292 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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