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S497 HOJ

1999 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 HOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 123,020 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight accident damage o/s front

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2009 115,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under body sills various stages corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,842 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under body sills various stages corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 110,657 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,210 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

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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S497 HOJ is a 1999 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S497 HOJ, 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

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What year was S497 HOJ registered?

S497 HOJ is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S497 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 HOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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