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V240 FGO

1999 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 7588,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 FGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V240 FGO is a 1999 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V240 FGO, 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

How do I check the history of V240 FGO?

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What year was V240 FGO registered?

V240 FGO is a 1999 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V240 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V240 FGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V240 FGO have outstanding finance?

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