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BU54 UAK

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UAK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,375 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 81,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,214 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,342 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 78,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,037 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 73,943 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

wheel alignment

Pass 20 Aug 2011 68,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,142 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 63,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,351 miles

inside edge of all 4 brake discs slight surface rust not scored,pitted or worn to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 57,344 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

inside edge of all 4 brake discs slight surface rust not scored,pitted or worn to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,818 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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BU54 UAK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU54 UAK, 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

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What year was BU54 UAK registered?

BU54 UAK is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BU54 UAK safe to buy?

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