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S201 OSB

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 OSB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,916 miles

fuel tank coroded

Fail 18 Dec 2010 67,916 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

advise-n/s mirror missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,266 miles

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

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

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

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

SUMP CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,021 miles

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

CYLENDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING COOLTANT

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,108 miles

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

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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S201 OSB is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S201 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S201 OSB?

You can check the full history of S201 OSB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S201 OSB registered?

S201 OSB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S201 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 OSB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S201 OSB have outstanding finance?

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