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S729 RNX

1999 Rover 75

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 RNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,796 miles

both head lamp lens's are opaque, the aims are just ok

front number plate is deteriorated

front upper and lower anti roll bar dust covers are deteriorated

nearside front jacking pad is missing

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside front upper anti roll bar link dust cover has a pin hole

stone chips in screen

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both head lamp lens's are opaque, the aims are just ok

front number plate is deteriorated

front upper and lower anti roll bar dust covers are deteriorated

nearside front jacking pad is missing

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside front upper anti roll bar link dust cover has a pin hole

stone chips in screen

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,304 miles

both front upper and lower anti roll bar link dust covers are perished

clutch pedal anti slip is deteriorated

head lamp lens's are slightly opaque, the aims are ok

nearside front jacking pad is missing

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is on 2mm

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front upper and lower anti roll bar link dust covers are perished

clutch pedal anti slip is deteriorated

front pads are getting low

head lamp lens's are slightly opaque, the aims are ok

nearside front jacking pad is missing

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is on 2mm

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

tracking is required

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,280 miles

clutch pedal rubber splitting

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 49,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,167 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,046 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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S729 RNX is a 1999 Rover 75 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S729 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.

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S729 RNX is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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