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BP54 PWJ

2005 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 PWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,528 miles

Engine coolant leak.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket loose

handbrake lever plastic cover loose.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,129 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 50,129 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 40,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 35,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,124 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,277 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BP54 PWJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP54 PWJ, 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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BP54 PWJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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