1999 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · V553 MEN
1999 Rover 75 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 136,227 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1991cc
V553 MEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2009
- 136,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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.
V553 MEN Mileage History
- 11/05/2006119,993 mi
- 18/05/2007125,899 mi+5,906 mi
- 29/05/2008131,555 mi+5,656 mi
- 22/06/2009136,227 mi+4,672 mi
Average of roughly 5,211 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V553 MEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V553 MEN) between May 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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