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BV05 YGY

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,981 mi
Last recorded112,981 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 112,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (corroded a hole) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Antiroll bar droplink gaitor slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOTH GAITERS ON RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH UPPER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH RAILS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 112,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER TO OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component DAMP ON BOTH GAITERS (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ON BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STARTED ON INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged OUTER CASING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH TRAILING ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,594 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,359 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 108,335 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,251 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,968 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,118 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,452 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 YGY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BV05 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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