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S709 VWE

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 VWE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,312 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 53,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 46,394 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S709 VWE is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S709 VWE, 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 S709 VWE?

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What year was S709 VWE registered?

S709 VWE is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S709 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 VWE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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