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B18 DWG

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,940 mi
Last recorded23,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DWG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 23,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 22,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 22,296 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 19,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 18,409 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 17,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 13,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 10,316 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 9,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 9,170 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,914 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,017 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,771 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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B18 DWG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B18 DWG, 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 B18 DWG registered?

B18 DWG is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is B18 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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