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BL54 UPV

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,005 mi
Last recorded55,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,005 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.headlamp lenses poor.tyres low on pressure.unable to see rear coil springs.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 54,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.headlamp lenses poor.tyres low on pressure.unable to see rear coil springs.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,937 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/F AND N/S/F = 3.0MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM ***

Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/F AND N/S/F = 3.0MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM ***

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,856 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 UPV is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL54 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

BL54 UPV is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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