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T979 TVK

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 TVK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 88,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,729 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,882 miles

1 steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust †2 slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,882 miles

1 steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust †2 slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 58,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.front indicators starting to show white light †2.slight blow on exhaust ft pipe & centre section †3.flexible p.a.s pipe chaffing on a.r.b †4.oil leak from transmission †5.n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape †6.metal brake pipes starting to show signs

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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T979 TVK is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T979 TVK, 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 T979 TVK registered?

T979 TVK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T979 TVK safe to buy?

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