MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted+under tray
rear brake pipes startin g to corrode
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers fitted +under tray
o/s/r/tyre worn on outer edge +nail in it
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T490 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 T490 LNV, 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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T490 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 1999.
Is T490 LNV safe to buy?
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