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T338 RWU

1999 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 RWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 144,027 miles

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

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

air conditioning belt missing

airbag lamp missing

battery insecure

blue smoking, check turbo

bonnet cable broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front anti-roll bar D bush split

nearside front interior handle insecure

nearside rear suspension arm badly corroded

offside headlamp lens faded, slightly effecting image from lamp

offside rear suspension arm badly corroded

service indicator on

spare tyre flat

tailgate lock defective

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 144,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air conditioning belt missing

airbag lamp missing

battery insecure

blue smoking, check turbo

bonnet cable broken

bulb failure lamp on

bulkhead full of water

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front anti-roll bar D bush split

nearside front interior handle insecure

nearside rear suspension arm badly corroded

offside headlamp lens faded, slightly effecting image from lamp

offside rear suspension arm badly corroded

service indicator on

spare tyre flat

tailgate lock defective

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,177 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 100,162 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 133,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,980 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fronts worn on edges

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2006 117,271 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe flexy

both front abs wires have been chaffed by wheels

fuel unit in front of fuel tank very corroded

n/s outer and inner sill damaged

rear brake disks slightly piited

rear exhaust silencer corroded

supply pipes to front brake flexys corroded

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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T338 RWU is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T338 RWU, 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 T338 RWU registered?

T338 RWU is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T338 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T338 RWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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