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S981 MVN

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 MVN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,877 miles

Exhaust catalyst noisy , front flexi pipe poor

Extended emissions test carried out

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f and both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust catalyst noisy , front flexi pipe poor

Extended emissions test carried out

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s wiper smearing slightly

O/s/f and both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,099 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,099 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 30,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,451 miles

both front tyre low on tread †nsf sidewall damage †nsr tyre sidewall perished †dampness to rack and pump areas †slight play to steering rack area †rear indicators starting to show mixed light

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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S981 MVN is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S981 MVN, 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 S981 MVN registered?

S981 MVN is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S981 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 MVN shows 12 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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