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S371 YAB

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 YAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is perished

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,114 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,983 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,988 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emission test just pass

Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,524 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Pass 1 May 2011 68,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicators faded (borderline pass)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,508 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,049 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,112 miles

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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S371 YAB is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S371 YAB, 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 S371 YAB registered?

S371 YAB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S371 YAB safe to buy?

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