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BJ05 SVK

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,290 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,049 miles

Offside Front Free movement in OSF Track Rod arm (not excessive)

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,369 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 69,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,511 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 55,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,344 miles

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

Offside 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 SVK 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 85%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

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

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