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T947 ABD

1999 Rover 75

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,229 mi
Last recorded149,229 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 ABD
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 149,229 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 149,229 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre nearly worn through to the cords on the inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 136,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,310 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 93,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 90,303 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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T947 ABD is a 1999 Rover 75 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T947 ABD, 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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T947 ABD is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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