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V199 MVW

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 MVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 128,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 124,290 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,280 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 120,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 107,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,290 miles

exhaust deteriorated /rusted at rear box

o/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

park brake close to not having any reserve travel

rear bumper damage

Pass 16 May 2012 96,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 96,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 84,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 77,046 miles

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

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

handbrake has travel but readings are good

Pass 20 May 2009 70,600 miles
Fail 18 May 2009

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 56,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 50,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,229 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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V199 MVW is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V199 MVW, 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 V199 MVW registered?

V199 MVW is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V199 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 MVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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