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V791 DPA

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,614 mi
Last recorded55,614 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 DPA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,614 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,612 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,000 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 47,717 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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V791 DPA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V791 DPA, 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 V791 DPA registered?

V791 DPA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V791 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V791 DPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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