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R31 VVC

1999 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 VVC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,870 miles

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,624 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 107,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,432 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 101,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot floor water ingress

rear near side tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 100,467 miles

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

boot floor water ingress

rear near side tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very corrodded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,525 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracking to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,857 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,052 miles

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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R31 VVC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R31 VVC, 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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What year was R31 VVC registered?

R31 VVC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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