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BP54 XHL

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,731 mi
Last recorded94,731 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XHL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,731 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clucth pedal rubber heavly worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 52,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear pads very low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,595 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)

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 XHL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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