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V538 JLS

2000 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 2000 Rover 20061,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 JLS
MakeRover
Model200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2005 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 24 Oct 2005 69,151 miles

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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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V538 JLS is a 2000 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 V538 JLS, 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 26 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 V538 JLS?

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What year was V538 JLS registered?

V538 JLS is a 2000 Rover 200, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V538 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 JLS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V538 JLS have outstanding finance?

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