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S790 GAB

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,239 mi
Last recorded95,239 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 GAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,239 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,239 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,857 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,319 miles

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

sometimes slow returning to idle

Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sometimes slow returning to idle

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,688 miles

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,037 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing close to limit on inside edges

Fail 23 Jul 2007 59,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,358 miles

Advise tracking (front tyres wearing on inner edges).

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S790 GAB is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S790 GAB, 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 S790 GAB registered?

S790 GAB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S790 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 GAB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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