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T740 SDC

1999 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 SDC
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 147,655 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 147,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 131,814 miles

anti roll bar link dust covers split top an d bottom n/s/f

dent in n/s/ sill

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splittop and bottom

Fail 7 Jul 2010 131,814 miles

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

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

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

anti roll bar link dust covers split top an d bottom n/s/f

dent in n/s/ sill

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splittop and bottom

Pass 25 Jun 2009 118,955 miles

Both anti roll bar links have split rubber seals

Both sills have large dents

Engine undertray loose bolt missing

Exhaust heat shield inscure above rear box

Front tyres speed rateings different to the rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 118,954 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both anti roll bar links have split rubber seals

Both sills have large dents

Engine undertray loose bolt missing

Exhaust heat shield inscure above rear box

Front tyres speed rateings different to the rear

N/S/R brake flexi pipe inscure unclipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 103,642 miles

both sills damaged (esp) n/s

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to crack

o/s/f anti roll bar boot split on joint end

small chip in zone (a) of windscreen

speed rating on tyres different front to rear

Fail 11 Jun 2008 103,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sills damaged (esp) n/s

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to crack

o/s/f anti roll bar boot split on joint end

small chip in zone (a) of windscreen

speed rating on tyres different front to rear

Fail 4 Jun 2007 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot split on o/s a/r/bar link

large dent in n/s sill

rear silencer corrodied

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,057 miles

boot split on o/s a/r/bar link

large dent in n/s sill

rear silencer corrodied

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T740 SDC is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T740 SDC, 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 T740 SDC registered?

T740 SDC is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T740 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 SDC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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