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T305 MGW

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,162 mi
Last recorded62,162 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 MGW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,162 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated and beginning to blow

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,055 miles

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

rear wiper defective

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear wiper defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,285 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake disc overheated & pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,202 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r door unable to open

o/s tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,202 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r door unable to open

o/s tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,864 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 27,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,618 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,618 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 13 Sep 2005 13,766 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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T305 MGW is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T305 MGW, 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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T305 MGW is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T305 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T305 MGW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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