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BJ05 SSO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SSO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,019 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mounting bracket incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,242 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2.0mm of tread. Offside front on 3.0mm of tread. recorded

Stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,080 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 SSO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BJ05 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

Is BJ05 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 SSO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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