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V988 FDT

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 FDT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 96,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 90,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,125 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,125 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body and wheels scratched

both n/s tyres slightly out of round

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

front brakes worn

front n/plate heavily cracked

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked

no oil on dipstick

o/s washer partly blocked

play in o/s of steering rack

radiator in poor condition

travel in handbrake

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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V988 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V988 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V988 FDT registered?

V988 FDT is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V988 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 FDT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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