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BBZ 741

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 741
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

surface corrosion to suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 30,621 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

surface corrosion to suspension corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 30,307 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,764 miles

rear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,955 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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BBZ 741 is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBZ 741, 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 BBZ 741 registered?

BBZ 741 is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is BBZ 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 741 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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