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S685 RTG

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,208 mi
Last recorded69,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 RTG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,154 miles

water leak (water pump)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,291 miles

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

O.S.R tyre cracked and perished.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 45,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,099 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 41,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S685 RTG is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 S685 RTG, 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 S685 RTG?

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What year was S685 RTG registered?

S685 RTG is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S685 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 RTG 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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