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T178 UMV

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,872 mi
Last recorded53,872 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 UMV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,267 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

front exhaust section pinholed & corroded

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2006 28,449 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls perishing slightly

Offside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

Power steering noisey - light misting of oil around supply pipe to pump, all operates ok.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,449 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls perishing slightly

Offside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

Power steering noisey - light misting of oil around supply pipe to pump, all operates ok.

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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T178 UMV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T178 UMV, 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 T178 UMV registered?

T178 UMV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T178 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T178 UMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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