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V112 FGV

1999 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

234,572 mi
Last recorded234,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 FGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 234,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

major service overdue

n/s/f disc near to limit marked

o/s/f disc near to limit

Fail 1 Jul 2011 234,572 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2010 223,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leakes

Fail 21 May 2010 223,536 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions not tested engine over heated

engine oil leakes

Fail 11 May 2010 223,529 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions not tested engine over heated

engine oil leakes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 219,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 208,227 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 208,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 187,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 187,257 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 161,647 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS NOT REPLACED JUST CLEANED OF OIL

FRONT TOP MOUNTS JUST GREASED

Fail 19 May 2006 161,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2006 161,635 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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V112 FGV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V112 FGV, 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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V112 FGV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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