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M155 HML

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,536 mi
Last recorded60,536 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 HML
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,535 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,232 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,121 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,840 miles

cooling system leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cooling system leaking

Pass 30 May 2007 52,744 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 50,562 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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M155 HML is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M155 HML, 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.

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M155 HML is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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