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V159 JJN

1999 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 JJN
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

high parking brake travel

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

high parking brake travel

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,658 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 86,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,857 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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V159 JJN is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V159 JJN, 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

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What year was V159 JJN registered?

V159 JJN is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V159 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 JJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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