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T785 UGP

1999 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

212,327 mi
Last recorded212,327 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 UGP
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 212,327 miles

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

both front head lamps poor beam image.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 212,327 miles

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

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

both front head lamps have poor beam image.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 212,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front head lamps have poor beam image.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 202,061 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DIFFUSED

HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE UNDER VEHICLE

N/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL & PERISHED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 202,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH HEADLAMP PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DIFFUSED

HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE UNDER VEHICLE

N/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL & PERISHED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 188,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 188,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 174,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer part of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2014 174,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer part of tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 164,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 164,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 153,292 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 153,292 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs badly corroded.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

nearside rear parking brake effort low.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 144,835 miles

nearside washer aims poor

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 2 Apr 2011 144,835 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside washer aims poor

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 7 Apr 2010 135,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 135,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,909 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,909 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,273 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake has long travel

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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T785 UGP is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 T785 UGP, 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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T785 UGP is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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