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BJ05 SVX

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,360 mi
Last recorded176,360 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 176,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 175,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,805 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 151,805 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,675 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 120,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,069 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear on faces

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,887 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber shows signs of leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,886 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber shows signs of leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs showing signs of wear on faces

offside and nearside front tyres are starting to wear close to legal limits on centre of tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2009 49,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,721 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 SVX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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