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T356 BVY

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 BVY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,753 miles

footbrake travel

nearside handbrake

nearsiede inner gaitor

offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 119,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bad oil leak from engine.

power steering belt perishing

smoke

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,292 miles

power steering belt perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,292 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

power steering belt perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 108,194 miles

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

battery security

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

Fail 30 Nov 2012 108,189 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

battery security

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear footbrake poor

nearside rear handbrake poor

offside front wheel buckled

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,728 miles

front number plate damage

new exhaust fitted but rear most joint blowing

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2011 97,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front number plate damage

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,542 miles

exhaust corroding at rear.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,114 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sfronttyre flat

p/s belt perished all brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sfronttyre flat

p/s belt perished all brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,504 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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T356 BVY is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T356 BVY, 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 T356 BVY registered?

T356 BVY is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T356 BVY safe to buy?

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