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V129 RBK

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 RBK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,208 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges .

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,137 miles

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

advise front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,473 miles

Advise:aux belt splitting

Advise:n/s/f tyre egges worn

Advise:o/s/r tyre wearing low

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 59,473 miles

Advise:aux belt splitting

Advise:n/s/f tyre egges worn

Advise:o/s/r tyre wearing low

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,128 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,106 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to test nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,257 miles

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

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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V129 RBK is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V129 RBK, 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 V129 RBK registered?

V129 RBK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V129 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 RBK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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