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BL54 USJ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,384 mi
Last recorded65,384 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,384 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,187 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,510 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 49,447 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2016 49,447 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 46,192 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,206 miles

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

air bag light on pulling in to garage but out on test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

airbag light on driving in to garage but not on mot test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 41,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,416 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,912 miles

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

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

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

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)

pads getting low

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,042 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 20,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL54 USJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BL54 USJ, 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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BL54 USJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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