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V234 DPA

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 DPA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 112,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 109,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,046 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,490 miles

emissions not tested

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not tested

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,099 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 99,350 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 99,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre loosing pressure

Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,027 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,595 miles

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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V234 DPA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V234 DPA, 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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V234 DPA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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