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BK05 YLC

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,791 mi
Last recorded114,791 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YLC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,721 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,963 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,963 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,567 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,684 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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BK05 YLC is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 YLC registered?

BK05 YLC is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is BK05 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 YLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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