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BJ05 SVO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 149,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,130 miles

Heat shield resting on rear exhaust

Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Heat shield resting on rear exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,225 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Engine oil seeping out of inter cooler pipework.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front and rears (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 134,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Engine oil seeping out of inter cooler pipework.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front and rears (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 125,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever travel long..

Lot of oil misting on intercooler pipework..

Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,178 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever travel long..

Lot of oil misting on intercooler pipework..

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,181 miles

slight blowing on front exhaust flexi joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 116,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight blowing on front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,404 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,041 miles

spare tyre flat,oil around intercooler and pipes,exhaust heat shield broken and insecure.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,041 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

spare tyre flat,oil around intercooler and pipes,exhaust heat shield broken and insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare wheel insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare wheel insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,130 miles

Spare wheel loose in boot

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,130 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel loose in boot

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,498 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 SVO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

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

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