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T251 JGS

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,840 mi
Last recorded81,840 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 JGS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,369 miles

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

damage to off side front wing

slight play off side front wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to off side front wing

slight play off side front wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,618 miles

both wiper blades req soon

slight brake bind o/s/front

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight brake bind o/s/front

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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T251 JGS is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T251 JGS, 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

How do I check the history of T251 JGS?

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What year was T251 JGS registered?

T251 JGS is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T251 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 JGS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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