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BJ05 SVE

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SVE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front and rear subframes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s o/s front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre valve deteriorating

rear back box deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 108,394 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s o/s (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front and rear subframes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s o/s front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre valve deteriorating

rear back box deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both headlight lens beginning to deteriorate

front and rear brake disks in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on diesel tank straps

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on diesel tank straps

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,374 miles

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

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 SVE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver 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 SVE, 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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BJ05 SVE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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