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BN05 FWX

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FWX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,441 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 73,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,251 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,993 miles

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)

air bag lamp on

hand brake lever high not to excess

Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,145 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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BN05 FWX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN05 FWX, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 FWX?

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What year was BN05 FWX registered?

BN05 FWX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FWX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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