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BJ05 SVS

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,513 miles

rear foot brakes unbalanced

accident damage off side rear

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 136,785 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just on limit (4.1.E.1)

accident damage off side rear

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Aug 2014 123,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident damage off side rear

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,286 miles

accident damage off side rear

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 99,051 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 99,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 74,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,141 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 SVS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

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