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A2 RRU

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RRU
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mounting (stabilizer)lower worn

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mounting (stabilizer)lower worn

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,695 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2012 73,965 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2011 69,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,093 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,938 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 47,917 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 47,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,276 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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A2 RRU is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A2 RRU, 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 A2 RRU registered?

A2 RRU is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is A2 RRU safe to buy?

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