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T789 MCS

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 MCS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

gearbox noisey

Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,716 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 67,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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T789 MCS is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T789 MCS, 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 T789 MCS registered?

T789 MCS is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T789 MCS safe to buy?

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