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V831 GAG

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 GAG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,026 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,128 miles

3 x fog lamps fitted

no air bag

no side air bag

steering rack damp with oil

track car

Fail 2 May 2014 85,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

3 x fog lamps fitted

no air bag

no side air bag

steering rack damp with oil

track car

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,648 miles

air bag lamp on

no intria trim

roll cage fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 84,646 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 84,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,274 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 73,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,935 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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V831 GAG is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V831 GAG, 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 V831 GAG registered?

V831 GAG is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V831 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V831 GAG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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