CarVerify

Free Car Check

V948 MJN

2000 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,559 mi
Last recorded107,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 20061,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 MJN
MakeRover
Model200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 107,559 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 85,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

some damage too offside door mirror body

Pass 15 May 2009 80,397 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 75,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,467 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slighty cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,467 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slighty cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,831 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 59,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Rover 200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V948 MJN is a 2000 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 V948 MJN, 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 26 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V948 MJN?

You can check the full history of V948 MJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V948 MJN registered?

V948 MJN is a 2000 Rover 200, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V948 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V948 MJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V948 MJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V948 MJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.