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V949 RAL

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 RAL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,197 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,160 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,003 miles

both front cv boots worn

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front cv boots worn

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,986 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 71,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 58,064 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 58,064 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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V949 RAL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V949 RAL, 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 V949 RAL registered?

V949 RAL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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