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BJ05 OHD

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OHD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,681 miles

slight oil leak under gearbox

Fail 19 Aug 2017 121,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak under gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,387 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under wheel arches covered

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,237 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,702 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,250 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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BJ05 OHD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ05 OHD, 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 BJ05 OHD registered?

BJ05 OHD is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BJ05 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 OHD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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