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S868 VGA

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 VGA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,734 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,049 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 39,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,855 miles

Oil leak

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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S868 VGA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S868 VGA, 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 S868 VGA registered?

S868 VGA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S868 VGA safe to buy?

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