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V950 RAL

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,046 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both outer sills have had previous extensive welding repairs

front wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre valve stem slightly perished

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/r outer tyre wall/tread starting to split

o/s/f outer tyre wall slightly perished/split

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and tread starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and tread starting to split

power steering fluid level close to minimum/residue around resevoir

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills have had previous extensive welding repairs

front wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre valve stem slightly perished

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/r outer tyre wall/tread starting to split

o/s/f outer tyre wall slightly perished/split

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and tread starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and tread starting to split

power steering fluid level close to minimum/residue around resevoir

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,487 miles

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

after market pedals fitted

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

bulb inoperative in high level brake light

difficult to inspect welding repairs due to underseal

n/s/r inner/outer tyre walls starting to split/deteriorate

nail in o/s/f tyre tread also wearing unevenly,approaching limit and tread starting to split slightly

o/s/f inner/outer tyre walls slightly perished/deteriorated

signs of oil around base of power steering resevoir

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

after market pedals fitted

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

bulb inoperative in high level brake light

difficult to inspect welding repairs due to underseal

n/s/r inner/outer tyre walls starting to split/deteriorate

nail in o/s/f tyre tread also wearing unevenly,approaching limit and tread starting to split slightly

o/s/f inner/outer tyre walls slightly perished/deteriorated

signs of oil around base of power steering resevoir

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

brake fluid resevoir level close to minimum

bulb inoperative in high level brake light

n/s/r outer tyre wall split slightly and inner wall

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear silencer noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,082 miles

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

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

front coil springs rusty

front fogs not working /switch

rear washer not working

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front fogs faulty switch

o/s and n/s front coil springs rusty

rear wiper not working and washer

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,147 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,147 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,501 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,546 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 73,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,407 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

coolant level low

power steering fluid level low

rear registration plate, protective film has not been removed, slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,399 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch seized

coolant level low

power steering fluid level low

rear registration plate, protective film has not been removed, slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,136 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 RAL is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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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V950 RAL is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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