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T557 UCN

1999 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 UCN
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 136,100 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,810 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 120,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 120,474 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 109,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 104,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,612 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 97,602 miles

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

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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T557 UCN is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T557 UCN, 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 T557 UCN registered?

T557 UCN is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T557 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T557 UCN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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