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S49 VWF

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,185 mi
Last recorded58,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 VWF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,185 miles

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

drivers outer door skin corroded

nsr sill repair covered in black paint

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers outer door skin corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,193 miles

N/S front wing mirror missing

O/S front tyre is scrubbing on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,249 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,380 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,294 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 41,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,412 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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S49 VWF is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S49 VWF, 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 S49 VWF registered?

S49 VWF is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S49 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 VWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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