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V977 PEV

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 PEV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,595 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,790 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 46,338 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V977 PEV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V977 PEV, 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

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What year was V977 PEV registered?

V977 PEV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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