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V116 GAM

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,122 mi
Last recorded50,122 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 GAM
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,538 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 38,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V116 GAM is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V116 GAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V116 GAM?

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What year was V116 GAM registered?

V116 GAM is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V116 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 GAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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