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V982 FDT

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 FDT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,500 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,430 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

airbag light is on.

condition of coolant radiator.

nearside front outer cv boot is starting to perish.

rear view mirror missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

damaged to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside and nearside sills corroded

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,588 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint .

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,274 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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V982 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V982 FDT, 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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V982 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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