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T128 TAA

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,358 mi
Last recorded70,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 TAA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror damaged and glass missing

offside headlamp loose

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,358 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside headlamp loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror damaged and glass missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,145 miles

n/s/f tyre just on limit and worn low on inner raised tread edge.rear tyres excess perished and scuffed, recommend 3 x tyres 185/55/15.

oil leak o/s steering area, not dripping or obvious leak location during test.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,145 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre just on limit and worn low on inner raised tread edge.rear tyres excess perished and scuffed, recommend 3 x tyres 185/55/15.

oil leak o/s steering area, not dripping or obvious leak location during test.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,779 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2011 44,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,347 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,846 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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T128 TAA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T128 TAA, 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 T128 TAA registered?

T128 TAA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T128 TAA safe to buy?

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