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T388 SYJ

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,251 mi
Last recorded145,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 SYJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 126,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 118,884 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 102,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,485 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 91,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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T388 SYJ is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T388 SYJ, 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 T388 SYJ registered?

T388 SYJ is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T388 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 SYJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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