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V798 JHJ

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 JHJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 118,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust blow between centre + rear boxes

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 104,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,971 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 79,909 miles

Exhaust blowing

Rear pads low

nearside rear child seat

Fail 1 May 2009 79,904 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust blowing

Rear pads low

nearside rear child seat

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,908 miles

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

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

Slight PAS leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,527 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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V798 JHJ is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V798 JHJ, 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 V798 JHJ registered?

V798 JHJ is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V798 JHJ safe to buy?

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