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T551 SDC

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 SDC
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 133,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,146 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 127,138 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 124,872 miles

taank straps showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 124,872 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

taank straps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 122,963 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 122,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 121,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,121 miles

Both front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 24 May 2010 116,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 114,389 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 114,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 113,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 111,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2006 109,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 109,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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T551 SDC is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T551 SDC, 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 T551 SDC registered?

T551 SDC is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T551 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 SDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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