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T279 EGD

1999 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 EGD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 57,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,978 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,665 miles

frt no plate fading at top.offside outer c.v gaiter seeping slight grease.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,507 miles

nearside front wing accident damaged

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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T279 EGD is a 1999 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T279 EGD, 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 T279 EGD registered?

T279 EGD is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T279 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 EGD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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