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V158 GJH

1999 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 GJH
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 173,416 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 172,035 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 172,035 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 166,094 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 161,048 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2007 158,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 158,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 153,679 miles

top and bottom engine covered. †clutch pedal rubber missing. †o/s dip beam poor image. †oil leak n/s engine bay. †o/s wiper blade fitted upside down. †o/s/f abs sensor cable damaged. †o/s/f droplink lower joint boot split. †metal brake pipes rusty. †

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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V158 GJH is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V158 GJH, 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 V158 GJH registered?

V158 GJH is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V158 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V158 GJH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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