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V261 GEW

1999 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,435 mi
Last recorded84,435 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 GEW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 84,435 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

did not c/o emission test due to exhaust leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,799 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,185 miles

unable to carry out emissions test due to excessive leak on rear box

Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,185 miles

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

unable to carry out emissions test due to excessive leak on rear box

Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,930 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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V261 GEW is a 1999 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V261 GEW, 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

How do I check the history of V261 GEW?

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What year was V261 GEW registered?

V261 GEW is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V261 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 GEW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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