CarVerify

Free Car Check

V966 FFR

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,288 mi
Last recorded142,288 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 FFR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge - just legal

both outer sills corroded

rear disc's in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2016 141,125 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working switch - sticky or faulty (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge - just legal

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge - just legal

both outer sills corroded

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2015 139,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 123,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,270 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbing on cross member

Fail 22 Mar 2011 104,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust rubbing on cross member

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,096 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 85,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,859 miles

little reserve travel to handbrake lever

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

rear wash not working

Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,407 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
Full Rover 200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V966 FFR is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V966 FFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V966 FFR?

You can check the full history of V966 FFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V966 FFR registered?

V966 FFR is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V966 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V966 FFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V966 FFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V966 FFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.