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VAW 999S

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,433 mi
Last recorded79,433 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 999S
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple area repaired/repairs covered (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 79,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,425 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension and steering components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension and steering components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 79,283 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension and steering components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension and steering components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 78,669 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/lower sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/lower sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/lower sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 77,799 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose end corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose end corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 73,294 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,752 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 42,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,855 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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VAW 999S is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 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 VAW 999S, 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 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAW 999S registered?

VAW 999S is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is VAW 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 999S shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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