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BJ05 VRT

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,846 mi
Last recorded51,846 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,500 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 42,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front play to inner rack joints

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

handbrake high

power steering pump and reservoir damp

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,464 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and support bracket welded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,253 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 VRT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 VRT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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