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S779 HDV

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 HDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front c/v boots starting to perish

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,960 miles

Front c/v boots starting to perish

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,709 miles

cv boots starting to perish

nearside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front outer wheel arch starting to corrode

other areas on outer sills starting to corrode

two segments inoperative in high level stop lamp

Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cv boots starting to perish

nearside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front outer wheel arch starting to corrode

other areas on outer sills starting to corrode

two segments inoperative in high level stop lamp

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 79,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 68,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,747 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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S779 HDV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S779 HDV, 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 S779 HDV registered?

S779 HDV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S779 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 HDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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