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T473 LJW

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,872 mi
Last recorded106,872 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 LJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 106,862 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,666 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer rusted but ok at present.

windscreen washers frozen.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surfaces corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surfaces corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots badly split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill area badly rusted and holed as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surfaces corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surfaces corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer off side rear outer sill corroded and weak , not holed at present recommend repairing asap.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated staring to perish but ok at present (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish but ok at present. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,975 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,099 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,155 miles

? faulty in o/s rear side light

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,747 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 72,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 62,611 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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T473 LJW is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T473 LJW, 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 T473 LJW registered?

T473 LJW is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T473 LJW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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