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V651 JEL

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 JEL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 89,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both outer cv boots perished

brake fluid arond nearside rear brake caliper

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,958 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots perished

brake fluid arond nearside rear brake caliper

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,095 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,095 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 44,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V651 JEL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V651 JEL, 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 V651 JEL registered?

V651 JEL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V651 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V651 JEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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