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TIB 7980

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,018 mi
Last recorded47,018 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 7980
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 47,014 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 10 Jul 2019 46,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,419 miles

all four tyres perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 46,418 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

all four tyres perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,065 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 46,062 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,803 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,398 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,396 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,884 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 43,321 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front to rear brake pipe's have been treated for corrision

Fail 28 May 2012 43,316 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front to rear brake pipe's have been treated for corrision

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,863 miles

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

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

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)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,942 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres worn low

slight p-lay in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,163 miles

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

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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TIB 7980 is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 TIB 7980, 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 TIB 7980 registered?

TIB 7980 is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 27 August 1999.

Is TIB 7980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 7980 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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