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B17 BMB

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,622 mi
Last recorded43,622 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BMB
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,622 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,171 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank straps coroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 39,776 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust section corroded-rear exhaust strap also corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 37,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust section corroded-rear exhaust strap also corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

offside front and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,378 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

offside front and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 31,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,287 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 11,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 11,021 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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B17 BMB is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B17 BMB, 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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B17 BMB is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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