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P7 RRC

1999 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,598 mi
Last recorded177,598 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 RRC
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 177,598 miles

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

all indicators slightly discoloured

flexy hoses deterioated

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes imballenced

Fail 5 Oct 2010 177,598 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all indicators slightly discoloured

flexy hoses deterioated

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes imballenced

Pass 3 Oct 2009 160,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split exposing ball joint no play

Fail 3 Oct 2009 160,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split exposing ball joint no play

Pass 29 Oct 2008 155,605 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 155,595 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 145,673 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency slightly low on o/s/r

Fail 10 Nov 2007 145,673 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency slightly low on o/s/r

Pass 22 Nov 2006 134,763 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods ball joint dust cover split

can/t check rear seat belt seat folded down

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colume bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2006 134,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti roll bar link rods ball joint dust cover split

can/t check rear seat belt seat folded down

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colume bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2005 125,465 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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P7 RRC is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red 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 P7 RRC, 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 P7 RRC registered?

P7 RRC is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is P7 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 RRC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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