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V950 LEC

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,763 mi
Last recorded46,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 LEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,763 miles

Nearside rear brake discs corroded and scored!

Nearside rear handbrake cable damaged!

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

service brake has slight judder(only at low speed) on road test!

Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,763 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake discs corroded and scored!

Nearside rear handbrake cable damaged!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,669 miles

both rack ends have slight play

nearside headlight taped up

Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rack ends have slight play

nearside headlight taped up

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,482 miles

nearside headlight taped in position but not insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2009 42,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlight taped in position but not insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 35,931 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

end of n/s split pin brocken

Pass 25 Apr 2005 31,002 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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V950 LEC 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 V950 LEC, 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 V950 LEC registered?

V950 LEC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V950 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V950 LEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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