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T286 SPG

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 SPG
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,199 miles

exhaust back box second skin has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 129,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust back box second skin has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 121,103 miles

trade test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have being greased up in places

unable to see rear spring due to there locasion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 116,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 113,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,501 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2007 108,579 miles

nearside door mirror missing

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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T286 SPG is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T286 SPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T286 SPG registered?

T286 SPG is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T286 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T286 SPG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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