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T123 WCL

1999 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,396 mi
Last recorded148,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 WCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 143,385 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Both rear shock absorbers are very siff in operation indicating possible part siezure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,563 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 133,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 133,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 129,577 miles

air bag light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

washer jet pressure slightly low

Fail 16 Jun 2009 129,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

washer jet pressure slightly low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 125,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 125,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 123,811 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 123,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T123 WCL is a 1999 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T123 WCL, 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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T123 WCL is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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