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BL54 MTO

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MTO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,646 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,554 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 61,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,590 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,348 miles

Rear exhaust last box security -- last box securing clamp modified but its still ok

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,004 miles

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

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

last exhaust box skin corossion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

last exhaust box skin corossion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,918 miles

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

o/s/f inner and outter track rod have slight movement

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,918 miles

o/s/f inner and outter track rod have slight movement

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,693 miles

o/s/f inner and outter tie rods have slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,183 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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BL54 MTO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL54 MTO, 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 BL54 MTO registered?

BL54 MTO is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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