CarVerify

Free Car Check

T581 XBX

1999 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,937 mi
Last recorded155,937 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 XBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 155,937 miles

BOTTOM METAL RADIATOR HOSES CORRODED

CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED (ADVISORY)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED BUT SECURE (ADVISORY)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SERVO UNDER PLASTIC COVER IN BULKHEAD UNABLE TO CHECK(ADVISORY)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 155,937 miles

Nearside 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)

BOTTOM METAL RADIATOR HOSES CORRODED

CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED (ADVISORY)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED BUT SECURE (ADVISORY)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SERVO UNDER PLASTIC COVER IN BULKHEAD UNABLE TO CHECK(ADVISORY)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 147,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlight patterns poor,headlights poor condition

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine bay has an air leak looks like air intake pipe at throttle body

rear heatshield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2011 147,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlight patterns poor,headlights poor condition

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine bay has an air leak looks like air intake pipe at throttle body

rear heatshield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2010 137,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 137,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,945 miles

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

unable to see rear pads

Fail 5 Sep 2009 125,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to see rear pads

Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,465 miles

o/s handbrake slight low

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T581 XBX is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T581 XBX, 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

How do I check the history of T581 XBX?

You can check the full history of T581 XBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T581 XBX registered?

T581 XBX is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T581 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T581 XBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T581 XBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T581 XBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.