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T588 XBX

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,852 mi
Last recorded140,852 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 XBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 140,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 140,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 133,134 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight play steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 18 May 2010 133,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight play steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 125,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 118,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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T588 XBX is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T588 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.

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What year was T588 XBX registered?

T588 XBX is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T588 XBX safe to buy?

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