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V355 GEF

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 GEF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,761 miles

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes and both the anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to wear.

Handbrake requires slight adjustment.

Imbalance in the front brakes is near the limit.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The O/S/F tyre is on the limit for wear on the inside edge.

The battery is loose.

The brake fluid level is slightly low.

The front brake discs are starting to corrode.

The rear metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes and both the anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to wear.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The O/S/F tyre is on the limit for wear on the inside edge.

The brake fluid level is slightly low.

The front brake discs are starting to corrode.

The rear metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,746 miles

Front and rear brake ferrulles are slightly starting to corrode.

Imbalance on the front brakes is near the limit.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

Slight warp in the front and rear brakes.

The O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge.

The O/S/R brake pad is getting low and the N/S/R brake disc is starting to score and wear.

The battery is loose.

The front brake discs are getting low for wear.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2005 57,226 miles

o/s/front tyre near limit

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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V355 GEF is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V355 GEF, 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 V355 GEF registered?

V355 GEF is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V355 GEF safe to buy?

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