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V983 XRP

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,736 mi
Last recorded109,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 XRP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 109,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill holed and corroded out of any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer a.b.s pick up ring split but a.b.s light come on and gos out and stays out at time of test ok

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,378 miles

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,797 miles

rear silencer corroded with a slight blow

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,392 miles

general underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,115 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,433 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

s;light rust on os sill

some travel on handbrake leaver

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,544 miles

handbrake travel long for model.

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall to limit.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall persihed to limit and tread out of shape to limit!.

rate of increase/decrease of rear brakes near to limit.23% limit 25%.

rear brake discs surfaces poor condition.

signs slight wear offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel long for model.

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall to limit.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall persihed to limit and tread out of shape to limit!.

rate of increase/decrease of rear brakes near to limit.23% limit 25%.

rear brake discs surfaces poor condition.

signs slight wear offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,879 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brakes binding lightly

Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pas resevoir level low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

RHF tyre shows cuts in sidewalls

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 XRP 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 V983 XRP, 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 V983 XRP registered?

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

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