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T471 LEL

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 LEL
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,308 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 88,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 87,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,994 miles

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,127 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,858 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,016 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,743 miles

slight play at d/s steering rack area

suspension corroded in places

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,175 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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T471 LEL is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T471 LEL, 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 T471 LEL registered?

T471 LEL is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T471 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T471 LEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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