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A7 RTM

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RTM
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 86,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack of (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,208 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack of (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,120 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,546 miles

steering rack very damp

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,206 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

power steering rack damp

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

power steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,064 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,212 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,452 miles

front coil spring safety recall modification not fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,008 miles

front spring safety recall mod.not fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,923 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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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A7 RTM is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A7 RTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 RTM registered?

A7 RTM is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is A7 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RTM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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