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B6 OUL

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 OUL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,580 miles

Osf and nsf tyre valves deteriorating.

Play in osf inner steering arm joint.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nsf + osf tyre valves deteriorating.

Play in osf inner steering arm joint.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floor. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nsf + osf tyre valves deteriorating.

Osr wheel stiff to rotate.

Play in osf inner steering arm joint.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,726 miles

front brake pads worn to limit at time of test

o/s headlamp aim poor

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,938 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

both sides front flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not excess

both sides front metal brake pipes corroded,not excess

brake fluid reservoir level is below maximum

exhaust system corroded areas,not excess

nearside hadlamp lense has water ingress

nearside windscreen wiper judders and leaves light lines

offside CV boot has a slight grease leak

offside wiper arm at mechanism join has play/movement

slight difference in rear brakes applications at time of test

some prescribed areas corroded,not excess

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,156 miles

areas of both front metal brake pipes corroded,but not to excess

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,though intact and gas tight

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

high level stop light has a light source inoperative,though over 50% working

signs of grease loss from offside CV boot,though secure at time of inspection

Fail 19 Dec 2012 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

areas of both front metal brake pipes corroded,but not to excess

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,though intact and gas tight

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

high level stop light has a light source inoperative,though over 50% working

signs of grease loss from offside CV boot,though secure at time of inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

evidence of grease around offside C V boot,though not excess and boot secure and in good order,appears from old C V bbot

nearside headlamp set at maximum height

object on windscreen,though does not effect drivers view through windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

evidence of grease around offside C V boot,though not excess and boot secure and in good order,appears from old C V bbot

nearside headlamp set at maximum height

object on windscreen,though does not effect drivers view through windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill started to corrode at rear end

Fail 6 Dec 2010 70,739 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill started to corrode at rear end

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,375 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides outer sills in areas corroded but not to excess

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and close to limit there, also cracking

offside front C.V joint boot clip deteriorating,and evidence of grease leak at some time at nearside C.V boot, though not leaking at time of test

offside front brake disc slightly pitted and both front discs worn but not to excess at time of test

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,032 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped &corroded around outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2007 47,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped &corroded around outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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B6 OUL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 OUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 OUL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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