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A12 MAO

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,922 mi
Last recorded103,922 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MAO
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 103,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components covered in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,722 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,268 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area, not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,349 miles

Rear Both wheels noisy in rotation, suspect worn parking brake linings.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,385 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 93,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,791 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,071 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,447 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,336 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,336 miles

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

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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A12 MAO is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,731 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 A12 MAO, 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 27 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 MAO registered?

A12 MAO is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A12 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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