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S858 FHJ

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,432 mi
Last recorded56,432 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 FHJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 56,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 53,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,434 miles

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

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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S858 FHJ is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S858 FHJ, 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 S858 FHJ registered?

S858 FHJ is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S858 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 FHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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