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D3 MGA

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MGA
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,985 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,153 miles

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake lines undersealed at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,657 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,490 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,159 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,359 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 75,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 63,410 miles

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

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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D3 MGA is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D3 MGA, 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 D3 MGA registered?

D3 MGA is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is D3 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MGA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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