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T553 VAX

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 VAX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,914 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,612 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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T553 VAX is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T553 VAX, 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 T553 VAX registered?

T553 VAX is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T553 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T553 VAX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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