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V649 FJB

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 FJB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 120,887 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s/r tyre worn on outter treads

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,712 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 111,712 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,692 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,863 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,715 miles

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

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

o.s.r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,370 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,478 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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V649 FJB is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V649 FJB, 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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What year was V649 FJB registered?

V649 FJB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V649 FJB safe to buy?

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