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BP54 YHG

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YHG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,119 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 118,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.38 limit applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 111,154 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,256 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 89,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,536 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,185 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,067 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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BP54 YHG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BP54 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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