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BK05 WZA

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 147,256 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 147,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both excess corrosion (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,017 miles

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle has knocking noise possibly bush or mount

Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 123,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,564 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,012 miles

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)

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 WZA is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BK05 WZA, 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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BK05 WZA is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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