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V196 DWV

1999 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 DWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,943 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 56,571 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust has general corrossion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,604 miles

o/s sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,722 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,722 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,022 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,018 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 3 Feb 2006 40,018 miles

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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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V196 DWV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V196 DWV, 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 V196 DWV registered?

V196 DWV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V196 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V196 DWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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