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T566 NEL

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,438 mi
Last recorded66,438 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 NEL
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipe's have area's of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,427 miles

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

Lower under body areas starting to surface corrode.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower under body areas starting to surface corrode.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 64,727 miles

Front slight front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front slight brake imbalance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing (2006)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,057 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,052 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,367 miles

Front signs of corrosion on subframe

brake pipes have been greased unable to fully check conditions

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,368 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,368 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,237 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

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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T566 NEL is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T566 NEL, 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 T566 NEL registered?

T566 NEL is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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