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BJ05 SVU

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 129,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,293 miles

Central Front steering rack damp

Front Coil spring corroded off side and nearside front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage Steering rack damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 118,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage Steering rack damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3-4mm & wear on outer edges of tyre tread face, also a slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 104,350 miles

Central Stop lamp not working "High level" (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3-4mm & wear on outer edges of tyre tread face, also a slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

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

Note;- nearside rear wheel OR brake dust causing roughness when wheel rotated?

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,800 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer section worn on tyre face AND very close to cords/wires (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,588 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,018 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 SVU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

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

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