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V98 GAT

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,867 mi
Last recorded47,867 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 GAT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,867 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,257 miles

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

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,783 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,783 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,400 miles

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

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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V98 GAT is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V98 GAT, 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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What year was V98 GAT registered?

V98 GAT is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V98 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V98 GAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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