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T518 LNV

1999 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,051 mi
Last recorded101,051 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 LNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,876 miles

front drop links are worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front drop links are worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,605 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 82,173 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,576 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,742 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 56,742 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 48,610 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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T518 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T518 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 T518 LNV registered?

T518 LNV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T518 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 LNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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