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BJ05 VNZ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,531 mi
Last recorded54,531 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VNZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 54,531 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,944 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,384 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,136 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 4mm of tread

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm of tread and also has nail in tread

Front brake discs worn and pads due in 5-6000miles

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Slight oil leaks

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,326 miles

Rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,844 miles

Alternator and power steering belts slightly deteriorated

Drivers side rear tyre at 3-4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger side front tyre at 3-4mm

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm and small cut in outer sidewall

Slight engine oil leak-turbo area

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,844 miles

Alternator and power steering belts slightly deteriorated

Drivers side rear tyre at 3-4mm

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger side front tyre at 3-4mm

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm and small cut in outer sidewall

Slight engine oil leak-turbo area

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VNZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

BJ05 VNZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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