1999 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · V251 FGV
1999 Rover 75 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 152,335 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V251 FGV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/11/2021
- 152,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V251 FGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V251 FGV) between November 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Windscreen (31 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
V251 FGV Mileage History
- 28/11/200549,821 mi
- 28/11/200661,142 mi+11,321 mi
- 29/11/200769,920 mi+8,778 mi
- 26/11/200879,682 mi+9,762 mi
- 11/11/200987,822 mi+8,140 mi
- 20/11/200987,953 mi+131 mi
- 17/11/201096,417 mi+8,464 mi
- 19/11/201096,417 mi
- 16/11/2011105,839 mi+9,422 mi
- 16/11/2011105,839 mi
- 26/11/2012117,392 mi+11,553 mi
- 27/11/2012117,393 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/2013126,132 mi+8,739 mi
- 21/11/2014134,081 mi+7,949 mi
- 09/11/2015141,351 mi+7,270 mi
- 09/11/2015141,351 mi
- 21/11/2016147,272 mi+5,921 mi
- 22/11/2016147,273 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/2017150,813 mi+3,540 mi
- 28/11/2017150,813 mi
- 22/11/2018151,534 mi+721 mi
- 19/11/2019151,996 mi+462 mi
- 20/11/2019151,996 mi
- 26/11/2020152,128 mi+132 mi
- 26/11/2020152,128 mi
- 16/11/2021152,335 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 6,421 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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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