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S479 KDF

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 KDF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,817 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

bad coolant leak noted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,947 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 54,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 31,520 miles

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

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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S479 KDF is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S479 KDF, 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 S479 KDF registered?

S479 KDF is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S479 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 KDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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