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V197 DWV

1999 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,380 mi
Last recorded86,380 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 DWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,380 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,669 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,839 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 62,794 miles

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,547 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 53,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,791 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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V197 DWV is a 1999 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V197 DWV registered?

V197 DWV is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V197 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 DWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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