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OIJ 203

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,258 mi
Last recorded144,258 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIJ 203
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 144,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front direction indicator lamp unit slightly insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside rear lamp unit lens defective/damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 144,241 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside middle inner sill corroded (marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded (marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not near any prescribed area (marked)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front direction indicator lamp unit slightly insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside rear lamp unit lens defective/damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,014 miles

both rear sills borderline pass need repair a.s.a.p

Pass 4 Oct 2019 137,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight output poor

Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre has small lumps in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,330 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 112,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,233 miles

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

Slight play in offsie front wheel (steering)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,772 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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OIJ 203 is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OIJ 203, 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 OIJ 203 registered?

OIJ 203 is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is OIJ 203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIJ 203 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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