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S159 MBD

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,281 mi
Last recorded64,281 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 MBD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brakes are binding and therefore cannot test rear bearings

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brakes are binding and therefore cannot test rear bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,017 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,017 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insucure

Fail 8 Sep 2012 59,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust system poor, temp repair to centre / rear box

Handbrake travel long

Off side rear tyre perished & cracking close to excess

Off side rear wheel stiff to move / turn by hand?

Off sidxe front tyre worn (heavy) on 'inner' edges

Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,080 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside tyre starting to crake

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,181 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,170 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,412 miles

engine over heats possibly due to water loss

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine over heats possibly due to water loss

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,709 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 23 Jan 2006 39,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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S159 MBD is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S159 MBD, 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 S159 MBD registered?

S159 MBD is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S159 MBD safe to buy?

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