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S523 HOJ

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 HOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,143 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,898 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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S523 HOJ is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S523 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 S523 HOJ registered?

S523 HOJ is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S523 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 HOJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S523 HOJ have outstanding finance?

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