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BK05 LWZ

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 109,389 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

power steering pump wet with fluid

Fail 22 May 2014 109,389 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

power steering pump wet with fluid

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 100,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,641 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,115 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,416 miles

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

long hand brake travel.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long hand brake travel.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,861 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 49,861 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK05 LWZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK05 LWZ, 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 BK05 LWZ registered?

BK05 LWZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BK05 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LWZ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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