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S81 GDM

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 GDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,446 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator core corroded

slight freeplay in both rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,564 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

radiator core corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 39,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,983 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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S81 GDM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S81 GDM, 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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What year was S81 GDM registered?

S81 GDM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S81 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 GDM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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