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S997 EMV

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,740 mi
Last recorded36,740 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 EMV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,618 miles

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,618 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,861 miles

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

Nearside Front outer wall damaged and tyre worn near limit

Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,861 miles

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

Nearside Front outer wall damaged and tyre worn near limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 31,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level low

front number plate cracked

rear view mirror broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,878 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 19,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,934 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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S997 EMV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S997 EMV, 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 S997 EMV registered?

S997 EMV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S997 EMV safe to buy?

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