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X247 JOH

2000 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 20061,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 JOH
MakeRover
Model200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear view mirror missing

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2008 116,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear view mirror missing

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 96,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,127 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 57,306 miles

small amount of play on off side track rod

Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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X247 JOH is a 2000 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 X247 JOH, 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 26 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X247 JOH is a 2000 Rover 200, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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