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V231 LAB

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,150 mi
Last recorded57,150 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 LAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,150 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

eye level brake light n/w

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,048 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,615 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 20,615 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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V231 LAB is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V231 LAB, 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 V231 LAB registered?

V231 LAB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V231 LAB safe to buy?

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