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T47 CSE

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,964 mi
Last recorded132,964 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 CSE
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

M.O.T pre checks engine had no oil

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Petrol tank support straps heavy surface corrosion , engine oil leak , power steering header tank damp with fluid

Rear chassis , rear subframe , sill backs and floors heavy surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2011 132,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

M.O.T pre checks engine had no oil

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside/offside rear brake disc's pitted

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Petrol tank support straps heavy surface corrosion , engine oil leak , power steering header tank damp with fluid

Rear chassis , rear subframe , sill backs and floors heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,451 miles

offside front wiper blade deteriorating brake pedal rubber edge worn number plate have no outlet/b.s.a.u numbers offside rear lamp corner damaged

outer sills corroding at rear jacking point areas rear chassis corroding front tyre edges wearing edges not cut as deep as other tread areas

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured front and rear subframes corroding power steering resevoir damp fuel tank mounting straps weakning with corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2009 123,451 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside front wiper blade deteriorating brake pedal rubber edge worn number plate have no outlet/b.s.a.u numbers offside rear lamp corner damaged

outer sills corroding at rear jacking point areas rear chassis corroding front tyre edges wearing edges not cut as deep as other tread areas

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured front and rear subframes corroding power steering resevoir damp fuel tank mounting straps weakning with corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2008 99,961 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,961 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,073 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 69,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,401 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 58,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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T47 CSE is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T47 CSE, 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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T47 CSE is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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