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T657 RKK

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 RKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,742 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens slightly clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens slightly clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,430 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,480 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,480 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,309 miles

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 88,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,576 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Upper timing side of engine (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Upper timing side of engine (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,909 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 79,909 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,505 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,400 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,745 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,043 miles

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,359 miles

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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T657 RKK is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T657 RKK, 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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T657 RKK is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T657 RKK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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