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T716 BJW

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,164 mi
Last recorded54,164 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 BJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,164 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flexi detoriated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi detoriated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,792 miles

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

Nearside front tyre appears under inflated and also slightly perished

Offside front tyre has a cut in its inner sidewall but cords not exposed

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 49,732 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre appears under inflated and also slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a cut in its inner sidewall but cords not exposed

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 42,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2012 30,333 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,488 miles

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

slight binding on o/s rear wheel

some centre brake lamps not woking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,045 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light has some bulbs out

n/s rear passenger door will not open from insde or outside

Fail 14 Mar 2009 27,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

centre brake light has some bulbs out

n/s rear passenger door will not open from insde or outside

Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,390 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

n/s front door faulty with alarm

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,390 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

n/s front door faulty with alarm

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,790 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 23,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,117 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 21,117 miles

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

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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T716 BJW is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T716 BJW, 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 T716 BJW registered?

T716 BJW is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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