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V724 MFM

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 MFM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper defective

Fail 3 Oct 2012 87,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper defective

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,490 miles

catalyst converter heat shield insecure

hand brake lever high

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight corrosion to oil sump pan

slight cracking to both outer cv boots

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

catalyst converter heat shield insecure

hand brake lever high

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight corrosion to oil sump pan

slight cracking to both outer cv boots

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,395 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,537 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 60,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 55,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 49,650 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,601 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 35,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V724 MFM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V724 MFM, 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 V724 MFM registered?

V724 MFM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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