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V117 FGC

1999 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,583 mi
Last recorded86,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 FGC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,583 miles

hand brake travel slightly high.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,583 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on edge. hand brake travel slightly high.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,802 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge. nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,802 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre inner edge. nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,657 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,560 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges. offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,486 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,766 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,047 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,792 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,355 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 25,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 25,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly 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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V117 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V117 FGC, 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 V117 FGC registered?

V117 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V117 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 FGC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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