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T198 MFL

1999 Rover 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 MFL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 116,170 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 116,170 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside wheel arch showing corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,695 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 94,688 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,429 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,429 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2006 61,835 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

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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T198 MFL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T198 MFL, 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 T198 MFL registered?

T198 MFL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T198 MFL safe to buy?

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