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BJ05 SWK

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,392 mi
Last recorded123,392 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SWK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front head lamps slight tarnished

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,348 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,018 miles

headlight beam lenses tarnished

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

steering rack seals slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,614 miles

reg plate slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge and down to 2mm of tread

offside front seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge and down to 2mm of tread

offside front seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake pad wear sensor broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,060 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 SWK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 SWK registered?

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

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