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BJ05 VPD

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,323 miles

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

advise replacement/repair windscreen washer pump

Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,031 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked - yellow wax (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise replacement/repair windscreen washer pump

battery terminal(s) loose

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,299 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,769 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,149 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 VPD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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