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V983 FDT

1999 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 FDT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 129,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 129,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 out of 5 diodes on stop lamps do not work (on top centre light)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes at tank side slightly corroded

o/s/f mirror slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 122,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

light scratches on windscreen not effecting drivers view

off side drivers door mirror cracked

subframe greased from cv boot

Fail 7 Mar 2009 122,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

light scratches on windscreen not effecting drivers view

off side drivers door mirror cracked

subframe greased from cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2008 115,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,677 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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V983 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V983 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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V983 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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