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65 BGS

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,261 mi
Last recorded171,261 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration65 BGS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 171,261 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 167,479 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear jacking points rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2024 161,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 159,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 157,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 153,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play offside front inner rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 142,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 134,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,230 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 126,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 116,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,099 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 103,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 77,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,464 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on

Fail 25 Jan 2008 27,464 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 22,188 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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65 BGS is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,248 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 65 BGS, 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 22 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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65 BGS is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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