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OUI 7557

1999 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,750 mi
Last recorded164,750 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7557
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 164,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2016 154,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills corroded

minor fuel leak on engine

Fail 25 May 2016 154,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 144,236 miles

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

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

air bag warning light appears to have an intermittent fault

both rear sills slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 12 May 2015 144,235 miles

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

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

air bag warning light appears to have an intermittent fault

both rear sills slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 19 May 2014 135,135 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plates incorrect size. Unlikely to be misread but require replacement soonest

Pass 22 May 2013 125,230 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 124,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 115,328 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

o/s rear spring lower coil broken unlikely to dislodge

Fail 29 May 2012 115,325 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 May 2011 105,154 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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OUI 7557 is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OUI 7557, 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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What year was OUI 7557 registered?

OUI 7557 is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is OUI 7557 safe to buy?

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