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BJ05 SWO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,231 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,501 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,501 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,380 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,888 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 24 May 2010 51,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 51,240 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,182 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 SWO 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 56.3%.

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 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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

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

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