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Y781 GFV

2001 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 20058,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 GFV
MakeRover
Model200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,480 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under engine ()

engine management warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under engine ()

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,157 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 14,287 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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Y781 GFV is a 2001 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 58,982 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 Y781 GFV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y781 GFV registered?

Y781 GFV is a 2001 Rover 200, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y781 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 GFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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