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T498 KOR

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 KOR
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 99,194 miles

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

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

air bag warning light staying lit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,566 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

Both front jacking blocks missing

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2009 95,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion to exhaust sysatem

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

engine under tray loose

front anti rollbar links boots split

front jacking points pads missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,064 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion to exhaust sysatem

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

engine under tray loose

front anti rollbar links boots split

front jacking points pads missing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in swept area lower centre less than 40mm

front antiroll bar ball joint gaiters split

front spring protective covers coming off

rear exhaust section coroded

some corosion to rear discs

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,183 miles

chip in swept area lower centre less than 40mm

front antiroll bar ball joint gaiters split

front spring protective covers coming off

rear exhaust section coroded

some corosion to rear discs

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,036 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,036 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 88,259 miles

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

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

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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T498 KOR is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T498 KOR, 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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T498 KOR is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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