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V958 OEV

1999 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 OEV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,507 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 76,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 74,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,142 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,142 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 73,686 miles

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,554 miles

Oil leak

front number plate is damaged

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

hand brake levers on the calipers are over centre

n/s hand brake performance is low

o/s front brake is slower to operate

vehicle does not have a standard air filter fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate is damaged

hand brake levers on the calipers are over centre

vehicle does not have a standard air filter fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,952 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,932 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 66,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery Insecure

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,923 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

radiator corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 64,923 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,876 miles

see previous test number 902592076239 for advisories.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 53,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

abs ring is loose on the o/s outer cv joint

deep scratch on the n/s rear outer arch

front brake discs are worn

o/s front brake is binding very slightly

oil leaks

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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V958 OEV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V958 OEV, 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 V958 OEV registered?

V958 OEV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V958 OEV safe to buy?

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