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BJ05 SYG

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,484 mi
Last recorded40,484 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 40,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 40,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 37,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 30,766 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2009 17,030 miles

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 29 May 2008 12,947 miles

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

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 SYG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

Is BJ05 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 SYG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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