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V708 GNK

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,202 mi
Last recorded38,202 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 GNK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,202 miles

Both rear tyres have kerb scuffing to outer sidewalls,no vis cords.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,202 miles

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

Both rear tyres have kerb scuffing to outer sidewalls,no vis cords.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,399 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded not blowing at time of test

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside front drop link bush perished

offside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords visable

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,970 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,970 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,588 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre has bad scuffing to side wall,175-65-14 H.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,419 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 23,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,172 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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V708 GNK 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 60%.

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 V708 GNK, 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 V708 GNK registered?

V708 GNK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V708 GNK safe to buy?

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