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S291 VCS

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 VCS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside c.v gaitor clip broken but still secure

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside c.v gaitor clip broken but still secure

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,811 miles

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

both front brake discs badly corroded. drivers side disc outer face only has 20% braking surface left

Fail 7 Jan 2012 59,811 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded. drivers side disc outer face only has 20% braking surface left

Pass 8 Jan 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,294 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,735 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

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 VCS is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S291 VCS, 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 S291 VCS registered?

S291 VCS is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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