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J99 ROV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,207 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,416 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2024 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link lower rubber dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension rubber bush worn and signs of movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,302 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,539 miles

brake pipes corroding, (centre)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,194 miles

both rear and nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,779 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,779 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,222 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,225 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,370 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.on wear limit.

offside rear shock absorber top bush splitting.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 42,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,248 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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J99 ROV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 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 J99 ROV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J99 ROV registered?

J99 ROV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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