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BJ05 SVL

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,434 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 111,434 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,696 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and starting to get rusty

slight brake judder both front brakes

slight brake judder n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,400 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)

slight handbrake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,400 miles

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

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)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in track arm

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,996 miles

both wipers poor clearing

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn on edge through to metal .

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

smell of diesel under eng cover

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

windscreen has removable item stuck to it

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,336 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,004 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 SVL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

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