1999 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · V161 TBD
1999 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 49,322 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,322 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
V161 TBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2009
- 49,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
V161 TBD Mileage History
- 06/04/200625,532 mi
- 05/04/200734,472 mi+8,940 mi
- 05/04/200734,472 mi
- 04/04/200843,051 mi+8,579 mi
- 02/04/200949,322 mi+6,271 mi
Average of roughly 7,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V161 TBD 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 (V161 TBD) between April 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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