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BJ05 OVR

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 29,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,926 miles

air bag warning light staying on

engine oil low

hand beake needs ajusting

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,062 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,755 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,130 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,881 miles

under trays fitted

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 OVR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OVR, 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 BJ05 OVR registered?

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

Is BJ05 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 OVR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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