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J8 BHW

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,557 mi
Last recorded122,557 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BHW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 122,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,411 miles

(under car body sealed)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,232 miles

nearside front link arm and nearside ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,948 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 101,948 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 96,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated rear

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J8 BHW is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 J8 BHW, 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 20 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 BHW registered?

J8 BHW is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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