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T256 MWP

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 MWP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 94,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke from exhaust on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 92,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 92,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,035 miles

Front wiper motor has an intermitted fault

Fail 22 Oct 2021 91,035 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front wiper motor has an intermitted fault

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp image slightly misted

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2018 85,820 miles

front wipers weak/smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ##### STRONG ADVISE ###### (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front hub assembly slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,064 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,644 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

handbrake lever worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 63,412 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 46,489 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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T256 MWP is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T256 MWP, 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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T256 MWP is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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