2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,014 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    37 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension33.7%
  2. Lights & electrics25.0%
  3. Brakes19.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Rover 75?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2005 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,014 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).