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S482 VEL

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 VEL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 48,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 11,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 11,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,927 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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S482 VEL is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S482 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S482 VEL?

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What year was S482 VEL registered?

S482 VEL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S482 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 VEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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