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T242 CLG

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 CLG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 102,246 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake will need attention soon

Fail 14 Nov 2015 102,246 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

hand brake will need attention soon

Fail 15 Nov 2014 96,893 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,826 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,004 miles

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

slight play in o/s of rack knuckle

Fail 11 Nov 2011 84,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight play in o/s of rack knuckle

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,059 miles

o/s hand brake will need attention soon / wet day

Fail 14 Nov 2009 76,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre soft / o/s handbrake needs slight attention

Pass 14 Nov 2009 76,394 miles

o/s front tyre soft / o/s handbrake needs slight attention

Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,214 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s handbrake needs attension low readings

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,712 miles

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

o/s handbrake needs attension low readings

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,403 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 54,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,738 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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T242 CLG is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T242 CLG, 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 T242 CLG registered?

T242 CLG is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T242 CLG safe to buy?

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