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S587 MJW

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 MJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,410 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake binding on

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 72,874 miles

Advise nearside wiper starting to split

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise slight movement felt in offside steering mechnism

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,727 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 53,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S587 MJW is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S587 MJW, 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 S587 MJW registered?

S587 MJW is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S587 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 MJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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