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T505 LNV

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,057 mi
Last recorded156,057 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 LNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 156,057 miles

GETTING ABIT RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES AT REAR

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

O/S/F HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Fail 27 May 2011 156,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

GETTING ABIT RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES AT REAR

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

O/S/F HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Pass 13 Jul 2010 139,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some suspension components getting rusty.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 139,813 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some suspension components getting rusty.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 124,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 124,996 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Getting rusty underneath, esp. at rear.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,667 miles

Getting rusty in places underneath.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Getting rusty in places underneath.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,554 miles

1. N/s/f ABS wire fouling wheel. †2. Rear suspension getting rusty.

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,554 miles

1. N/s/f ABS wire fouling wheel. †2. Rear suspension getting rusty.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 69,039 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)

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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T505 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver 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 T505 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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What year was T505 LNV registered?

T505 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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