1999 Rover 75 2.0L Petrol · V79 DYJ
1999 Rover 75 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 144,044 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V79 DYJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 144,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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
- 20/09/200534,800 mi
- 16/10/200646,922 mi+12,122 mi
- 31/03/200855,849 mi+8,927 mi
- 31/03/200855,849 mi
- 16/03/200970,243 mi+14,394 mi
- 16/03/200970,243 mi
- 22/03/201085,232 mi+14,989 mi
- 01/04/201199,591 mi+14,359 mi
- 19/03/2012105,955 mi+6,364 mi
- 18/03/2013113,431 mi+7,476 mi
- 18/03/2013113,438 mi+7 mi
- 24/03/2014120,370 mi+6,932 mi
- 24/03/2014120,377 mi+7 mi
- 19/03/2015126,217 mi+5,840 mi
- 18/03/2016128,925 mi+2,708 mi
- 20/03/2017130,933 mi+2,008 mi
- 20/03/2017130,942 mi+9 mi
- 20/03/2018132,537 mi+1,595 mi
- 20/03/2018132,539 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/2019134,338 mi+1,799 mi
- 18/03/2020135,588 mi+1,250 mi
- 22/03/2021136,347 mi+759 mi
- 24/03/2022137,410 mi+1,063 mi
- 27/04/2022137,412 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2023137,869 mi+457 mi
- 07/05/2026144,044 mi+6,175 mi
- 07/05/2026144,044 mi
Average of roughly 5,296 miles per year across 27 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.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 75 (V79 DYJ) between September 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 109 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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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