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V161 OKM

1999 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,143 mi
Last recorded169,143 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 OKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 169,143 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 166,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 159,972 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 159,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 157,819 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 140,585 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 140,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,731 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 111,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 92,101 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise front wheel alignment ,both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 OKM is a 1999 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

V161 OKM is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V161 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 OKM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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