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T509 LJW

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 LJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,651 miles

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

both head lamp has mass fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,874 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,874 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,550 miles

nearside rear disc rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 13,273 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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T509 LJW is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T509 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 T509 LJW registered?

T509 LJW is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T509 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 LJW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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