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T255 DPR

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,205 mi
Last recorded126,205 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 DPR
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 124,976 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,079 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

FRont brake pipes lightly corroded.

FRont tyre treads wewll worn.

Fuel tank straps rusty.

Headlamp aims and images just acceptable.

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

Rear underside area generally well worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,895 miles

headlamp patterns indistinct and aims on aim limits- just acceptable* shields on sills, underbody,etc,restrict examination* brake pedal rubber worn* sandon rear seats getting into seatbelt clasps- ok at timeof test*

osfseatbelt reluctant to retract* osftyreworn* exhaust heavily corroded*nsr tyre worn to limit* front vertical link bar gaiters heavily perished* front wishbone bushesworn* osr tyre worn andperished*

steering rack operation noisey andplay in both sides rack inner joints*

underbody andcomponents heavily corroded- also- frontsubframe,etc, petrol tank straps, rear subframe, platforms, anti rollbar, suspension mounting areas, brakehose ferrules,somebrake pipes,etc,etc.*

Fail 21 Aug 2013 122,895 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet release very stiff and difficult to open* shieldson underbody restrict examination* nsf headlamp aim on aim limits* brake pedal rubber worn* sand on rear seats getting into seat belt clasps- ok at present time*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract*osf tyre worn* exhaust heavily corroded* nsr tyre worn to limit due to tread design* front vertical link bar gaiters perished* front wishbone bushes worn* osr tyre worn and perished*

steering rack operation noisey and play in both sides steering rack inner joints*

underbody and components heavily corroded also; front subframe etc, petrol tank straps, rear suframe;platforms,anti roll bar,moumting areas,etc,exhaus, brake hoseferrules, somebrakepipes,etc,etc,.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,564 miles

some wear on brake pedal rubber, headlamp beam patterns and image just acceptable-moisture on inner lenses, under engine trayrestricts examination of components, rear petrol straps on tank rusting, nsr tyre well worn, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,935 miles

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits*slight play in osf inner rack jount* brake pedal rubber becoming worn* exhaust heavily corroded and weak in places* nsf tyre worn on edge*

little reserve travel on handbrake* rear subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar,etc, heavily corroded* front suspension components corroded*

Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,416 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aism just within set limits and os beam image alittle indistinct, front brake pipes to both hoses beginning to corrode.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 116,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aism just within set limits and os beam image alittle indistinct, front brake pipes to both hoses beginning to corrode.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 111,068 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT*

heaadlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits*

indicators losing orange effect* shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination* rear subframe, suspension components,etc, heavily rusted* exhaust heavily rusted* very little reserve travel on handbrake- just ok*

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,668 miles

exhaust very rusrt in places, front tyres well worn,headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,635 miles

exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 85,526 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusty, rear disc faces corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,799 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust very rusty in places. OSR tyre well worn. Minor windscreen damage

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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T255 DPR is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T255 DPR, 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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T255 DPR is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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