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V161 GJH

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,711 mi
Last recorded65,711 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 GJH
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 65,711 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 May 2014 63,999 miles

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,389 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,402 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

wipers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel high

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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V161 GJH is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V161 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 V161 GJH registered?

V161 GJH is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V161 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 GJH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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