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S291 FGC

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 FGC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,167 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,167 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,972 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD IS STARTING TO SPLIT AND SEPERATE FROM MAIN TYRE SRUCTURE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD IS JUST STARTING TO SPLIT AND SEPERATE FROM MAIN TYRE STRUCTURE

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT AND STALK NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT IS STRAPPED IN POSITION

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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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S291 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S291 FGC, 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 S291 FGC?

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What year was S291 FGC registered?

S291 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S291 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 FGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S291 FGC have outstanding finance?

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