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T442 BNV

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 BNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 90,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,111 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 67,307 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,307 miles

slight deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,400 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 59,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air-Bag light staying on.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,296 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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T442 BNV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T442 BNV, 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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T442 BNV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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