MOT Status
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192,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
off side front wear indicator wire fouling wheel
park brake has just met its requirements
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside park brake low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are worn on inside edge no visable tread
rear exhaust is corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres are worn on inside edge no visable tread
rear exhaust is corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 SXF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 SXF, 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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BJ05 SXF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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