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V959 FSD

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,161 mi
Last recorded51,161 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 FSD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,161 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,951 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,635 miles

All front suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,410 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,584 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 47,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 47,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,504 miles

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

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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V959 FSD is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V959 FSD, 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 V959 FSD registered?

V959 FSD is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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