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MAZ 8741

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,834 mi
Last recorded152,834 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8741
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 151,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,490 miles

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

UNDER-BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,283 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,330 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 131,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 130,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 129,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 125,839 miles

front brake pipes painted

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 122,321 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,373 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,463 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,740 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,192 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side mirror assembly insec ure

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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MAZ 8741 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 90.9%.

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 MAZ 8741, 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 MAZ 8741 registered?

MAZ 8741 is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is MAZ 8741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 8741 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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