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V188 RBP

1999 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 RBP
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,857 miles

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

large undertray giving restricted views

rear disc's starting to corrode on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

noise rear wheels suspect brakes / park brake shoes

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,017 miles

engine / bay covers & under guards fitted , restricted views

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / handbrake shoes

rear brake diacs corroding

screen washers require attention

slight imbalance on front / rear brakes & handbrake on lockout

tow bar fitted , ball not fitted ( not checked )

Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,017 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine / bay covers & under guards fitted , restricted views

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / handbrake shoes

rear brake diacs corroding

screen washers require attention

slight imbalance on front / rear brakes & handbrake on lockout

tow bar fitted , ball not fitted ( not checked )

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,409 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,507 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,507 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on ?

engine / bay covers & large under tray

front to rear brake pipes corroding at clips , unable to fully assess condition

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s/r tyre tread low , close to legal limit

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,999 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack .

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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V188 RBP is a 1999 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V188 RBP, 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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V188 RBP is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V188 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 RBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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