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S705 RNX

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 RNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,914 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,501 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 59,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,058 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 47,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S705 RNX is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S705 RNX, 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 S705 RNX registered?

S705 RNX is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S705 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S705 RNX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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