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T427 ELU

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 ELU
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,637 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,713 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,702 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,770 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,707 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,029 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn and slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear inner brake pads beginning to wear thin

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear inner brake pads beginning to wear thin

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn shoulder

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 28,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn shoulder

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 26,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,379 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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T427 ELU is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T427 ELU, 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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What year was T427 ELU registered?

T427 ELU is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T427 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T427 ELU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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