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V164 GAA

1999 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,520 mi
Last recorded167,520 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 GAA
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 167,520 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 167,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 162,692 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 162,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 158,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,549 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2013 152,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on edges

shield above exhaust loose

Pass 15 Nov 2012 145,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 145,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 124,964 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Nov 2009 124,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,198 miles

n/s parking brake eff getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2008 120,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s parking brake eff getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,011 miles

n/s front tyre at makers limits

Pass 3 Nov 2006 105,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 96,762 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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V164 GAA is a 1999 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V164 GAA, 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 V164 GAA registered?

V164 GAA is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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