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S797 GDK

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,775 mi
Last recorded54,775 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 GDK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,775 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer-sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around sidewalls

oil and water leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r and o/s/r side walls cracking with age

o/s outer sill corrosion

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,192 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exshaust heat shieled loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,838 miles

The high level brake light does not function !!!

Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

The high level brake light does not function !!!

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

we have disconnected the head lamp leveler plugs to enable a pass on direction !!!

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,445 miles

we have disconnected the head lamp leveler plugs to enable a pass on direction !!!

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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S797 GDK is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S797 GDK, 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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S797 GDK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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