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S128 CUF

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

163,008 mi
Last recorded163,008 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 CUF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,008 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2024 160,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,909 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2023 157,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,228 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 155,228 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 149,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 145,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 145,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,134 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

front down pipe and flexi pipe deteriorated

rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills correded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,020 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,060 miles

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

wiper linkage loose.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 113,060 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

wiper linkage loose.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,987 miles

both front outer drivshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both outer sill panels starting to rust

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front antiroll bar and offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2013 107,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer drivshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both outer sill panels starting to rust

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front antiroll bar and offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,801 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

centre- rear exhaust join starting to rust

front antiroll bar and front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack// perish

front exhaust in poor condition

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,330 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front bumper and front panel slight damage

nearside rear wheel arch, outer sill panels and offside front door starting to rust

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

oil leak

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split and rear washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front bumper and front panel slight damage

nearside rear wheel arch, outer sill panels and offside front door starting to rust

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

oil leak

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split and rear washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,377 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front door starting to rust

offside front tyre tread strating to wear on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,372 miles

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front door starting to rust

offside front tyre tread strating to wear on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,465 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front panel slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside outer sill/ rear wheel arch starting to rust

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 89,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front panel slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside outer sill/ rear wheel arch starting to rust

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 85,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

idle speed high

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,220 miles

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

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

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Jan 2008 81,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,783 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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S128 CUF is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S128 CUF, 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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S128 CUF is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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