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BJ05 XJF

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XJF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2019 108,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 108,095 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,400 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2017 98,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp lenses poor/pattern deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp lenses poor/pattern deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,484 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,136 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)

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 XJF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

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

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