1999 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · BBZ 335
1999 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 91,665 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BBZ 335 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2017
- 91,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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.
BBZ 335 Mileage History
- 30/11/200542,640 mi
- 02/12/200651,256 mi+8,616 mi
- 28/05/200865,605 mi+14,349 mi
- 28/05/200865,605 mi
- 25/04/200973,007 mi+7,402 mi
- 25/04/200973,015 mi+8 mi
- 06/07/201073,044 mi+29 mi
- 14/07/201177,994 mi+4,950 mi
- 10/08/201579,894 mi+1,900 mi
- 10/08/201579,894 mi
- 16/01/201791,665 mi+11,771 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BBZ 335 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (BBZ 335) between November 2005 and January 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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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