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V163 FDF

1999 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 FDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,048 miles

Air bag light on.

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

O/s/f drop link slight play and dust boots split.

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

n/s/f drop link dust boots split.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 130,927 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

both front drop link dust covers split

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 29 Oct 2010 130,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Back box outer skin corroded

Hand brake travel high

both front drop link dust covers split

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

rear discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 3 Nov 2009 125,656 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner ball joint

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2009 125,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner ball joint

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,979 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 107,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,192 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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V163 FDF is a 1999 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V163 FDF, 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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V163 FDF is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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