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S863 VAH

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 VAH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,986 miles

Oil leak sump ()

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,916 miles

oil leak from sump

Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 110,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,157 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 68,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S863 VAH is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S863 VAH, 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 S863 VAH registered?

S863 VAH is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S863 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 VAH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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