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W221 DGC

1999 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 DGC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2010 102,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,814 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise oil leak gear box

Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,055 miles

o/s steering arm slight play

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,344 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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W221 DGC is a 1999 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W221 DGC, 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

How do I check the history of W221 DGC?

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What year was W221 DGC registered?

W221 DGC is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W221 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 DGC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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