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5195 RF

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5195 RF
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 40,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 39,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 37,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,366 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,278 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,381 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,381 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,073 miles

borhfront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear disc pitted and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

borhfront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,387 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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5195 RF is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5195 RF, 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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5195 RF is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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