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S142 KOB

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 KOB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,398 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,137 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear door lock stiff to open

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear door lock stiff to open

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,401 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)

accelerator sticking intermitantly

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,910 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2011 41,910 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,550 miles

interior mirror missing & n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror missing & n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,201 miles

child seats fitted

front pads low

handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jan 2009 31,083 miles

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

child seats fitted

front pads low

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,570 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2008 23,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,495 miles

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

child seat n/s/r † †both front tyres wearing on edges † †wipers smearing screen

Fail 30 Jan 2007 16,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

child seat n/s/r † †both front tyres wearing on edges 175/65r14t † †wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

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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S142 KOB is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S142 KOB, 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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S142 KOB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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