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S423 MFL

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 MFL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 89,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 79,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,760 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 78,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 636,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,013 miles

diffrent size rims front to rear

throttle sticking slightley

Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

diffrent size rims front to rear

throttle sticking slightley

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,189 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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S423 MFL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S423 MFL, 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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S423 MFL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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