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V79 FGV

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,463 mi
Last recorded68,463 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 FGV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,512 miles

offside outer sill close to corrosion limit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,910 miles

advise off side front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,876 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise off side front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,872 miles

advise slight binding to off side rear wheel

advise to change both rear indicator bulbs both fading

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,441 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,274 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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V79 FGV is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V79 FGV, 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 V79 FGV registered?

V79 FGV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V79 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 FGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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