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S955 HBN

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,033 mi
Last recorded63,033 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 HBN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering fluid ! (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated !

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre deteriorated !

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,974 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 57,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,980 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,980 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,611 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 30,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,092 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,481 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,051 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,051 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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S955 HBN is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S955 HBN, 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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S955 HBN is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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