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BJ05 SUO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,636 mi
Last recorded103,636 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,624 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 101,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,075 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 99,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,888 miles

Central Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 82,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal where the rack meets the column (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal where the rack meets the column (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,427 miles

power steering pipes damp

wear in steering rack offside

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,698 miles

slight bind offside front brake

weare to offside front brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,830 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 SUO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

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

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