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T125 DVV

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,891 mi
Last recorded102,891 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 DVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by jacking point small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN PAINT AND UNDERSEAL

Fail 11 Dec 2025 102,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by jacking point small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN PAINT AND UNDERSEAL

Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,027 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 102,027 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,010 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,010 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 92,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,167 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,290 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on both edge's

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear disc's & pad's worn

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link & boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,966 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle's slight wear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,966 miles

o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle's slight wear

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,626 miles

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

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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T125 DVV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T125 DVV, 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 T125 DVV registered?

T125 DVV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T125 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T125 DVV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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