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S689 DTC

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,464 mi
Last recorded49,464 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 DTC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 41,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,499 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 38,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,211 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 36,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S689 DTC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S689 DTC, 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 S689 DTC registered?

S689 DTC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S689 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 DTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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