1999 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · V449 HEW
1999 Rover 75 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 73,909 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V449 HEW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2015
- 73,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
V449 HEW Mileage History
- 27/10/200542,190 mi
- 25/09/200644,551 mi+2,361 mi
- 28/09/200752,197 mi+7,646 mi
- 03/10/200752,201 mi+4 mi
- 03/11/200752,420 mi+219 mi
- 19/09/200864,672 mi+12,252 mi
- 22/09/200966,453 mi+1,781 mi
- 28/09/200966,453 mi
- 27/09/201067,894 mi+1,441 mi
- 27/09/201067,894 mi
- 23/09/201169,338 mi+1,444 mi
- 18/09/201270,616 mi+1,278 mi
- 11/09/201371,648 mi+1,032 mi
- 25/09/201472,822 mi+1,174 mi
- 26/09/201472,822 mi
- 29/09/201573,909 mi+1,087 mi
- 29/09/201573,909 mi
Average of roughly 3,197 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
V449 HEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V449 HEW) between October 2005 and September 2015.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder FailureSerious
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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