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V849 GFR

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 GFR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 82,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 82,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,854 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp some elements inop

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,689 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 71,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 69,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 69,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,382 miles

handbrake travel high,corrosion to sills/suspension components/ferrules/pipes

Pass 8 May 2015 69,297 miles

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,handbrake travel high

Pass 12 May 2014 69,018 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 69,012 miles

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

play o/s rack,corrosion tosubframes,front staybar mount,coilsprings inner sills

Pass 1 May 2013 68,619 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 68,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 64,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,215 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 54,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2007 45,289 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 45,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 39,246 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 39,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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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V849 GFR is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V849 GFR, 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 V849 GFR registered?

V849 GFR is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V849 GFR safe to buy?

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