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T284 BJB

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 BJB
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,089 miles

both rear indicators slightly opaque front exhaust slight leake

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,980 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear indicators slightly opaque front exhaust slight leake

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 111,336 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 101,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,749 miles

windscreen scratched near interior mirror

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre seat belt recver difficlt engage

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 60,343 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,093 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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T284 BJB is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc 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 T284 BJB, 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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T284 BJB is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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