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BK05 YLG

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YLG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,054 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 114,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 111,572 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever little reserve travel

N/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 111,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Both head lights beam patterns fading

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever little reserve travel

N/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,879 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Both head lights beam patterns fading

N/S/R tyre badly worn outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn edges and badly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,877 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Both head lights beam patterns fading

N/S/R tyre badly worn outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn edges and badly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2017 93,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2015 78,745 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

catalytic converter broken up inside

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,371 miles

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,496 miles

rear brake disc corroded

rear pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,918 miles

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

rear disc corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,256 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,734 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YLG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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