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T842 EFC

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 EFC
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,474 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 132,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 132,877 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 107,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,023 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 81,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,444 miles

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

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

handbrake close to full travel

Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,434 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 56,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 51,288 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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T842 EFC is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T842 EFC, 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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T842 EFC is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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