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T153 VUK

1999 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 VUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met

Offside Front jacking point corroded/holed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 91,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,183 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearpin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearpin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 38,761 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 38,761 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,733 miles

All TYres Slightly Out Of Shape And Poor On Inner Edges

Both Number Plates Faded

Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Wiper Poor

Fail 30 May 2012 25,733 miles

All TYres Slightly Out Of Shape And Poor On Inner Edges

Both Number Plates Faded

Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Wiper Poor

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 23,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 20,833 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 17,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T153 VUK is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T153 VUK, 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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T153 VUK is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T153 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T153 VUK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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