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S393 BWK

1999 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 BWK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 67,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 66,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,073 miles

Rear Slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split around outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,981 miles

temp fuel cap

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

temp fuel cap

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,139 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,303 miles

Air Bag Light On

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,303 miles

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

Air Bag Light On

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 61,361 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,322 miles

Front Discs Slight Wear

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,317 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant stains on radiator

exhaust corroded

front discs slight wear

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,982 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,742 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,742 miles

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

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

tested in damp conditions

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper blade split and both front

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,440 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper blade split and both front

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,191 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 54,191 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front pads showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge tread low

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

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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S393 BWK is a 1999 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 S393 BWK, 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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S393 BWK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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