1999 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · V79 DYJ
1999 Rover 75 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 137,869 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V79 DYJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 137,869 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: 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.
V79 DYJ Mileage History
- 24/03/2022137,410 mi
- 27/04/2022137,412 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2023137,869 mi+457 mi
Average of roughly 471 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V79 DYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V79 DYJ) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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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- 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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