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V731 FGC

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,250 mi
Last recorded57,250 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 FGC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,235 miles

Under body covered with seal

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 57,008 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 56,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,276 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,276 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,988 miles

tailgate lid cannot be secured in the closed position

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 12,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,661 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 17,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,400 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)

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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V731 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V731 FGC, 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 V731 FGC registered?

V731 FGC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V731 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V731 FGC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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