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T217 RTE

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 RTE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,726 miles

Oil leak

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

corosion on front to rear brake pipes

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,228 miles

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

corosion forming on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,655 miles

Oil leak

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

interior mirror cracked

n/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

interior mirror cracked

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,506 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,435 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T217 RTE is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T217 RTE, 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 T217 RTE registered?

T217 RTE is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T217 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 RTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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