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S79 JTM

1999 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 JTM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 40,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,071 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,686 miles

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 23 May 2013 30,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 29,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 29,634 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,230 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,230 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 26,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 23,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2008 23,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,775 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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S79 JTM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S79 JTM, 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 S79 JTM registered?

S79 JTM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S79 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 JTM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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