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BV05 BJJ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,326 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror broken but rearview visible (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,154 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner nail in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,606 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing heavilly just within limits

Fail 18 Feb 2009 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,485 miles

underside and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,077 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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BV05 BJJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV05 BJJ, 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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BV05 BJJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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