1999 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · V505 GCU
1999 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1999. Recorded mileage 66,699 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2497cc
V505 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 66,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
V505 GCU Mileage History
- 14/10/202263,485 mi
- 19/10/202364,541 mi+1,056 mi
- 27/11/202465,812 mi+1,271 mi
- 24/11/202566,699 mi+887 mi
- 28/11/202566,699 mi
Average of roughly 1,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V505 GCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V505 GCU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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