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BJ05 SVW

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 149,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 149,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 145,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 135,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust box outing casing beginning to deteriate

Fail 21 Nov 2014 135,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box outing casing beginning to deteriate

Fail 16 Dec 2013 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 123,258 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,324 miles

front brake pads wearing low

wear at front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,608 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,024 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brakes squealing

high handbrake travel

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,468 miles

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

front of engine bay oily

o/s washers aim low

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front of engine bay oily

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s washers aim low

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limit on outer shoulder

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,041 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 63,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,379 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 SVW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

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

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