1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.7%
  2. Brakes20.6%
  3. Lights & electrics15.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.1%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Rover 75?

In 2024, 62.4% of 1999 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).