1999 Rover 200 1.8L Petrol · S561 LFJ
1999 Rover 200 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1999. Recorded mileage 97,929 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
S561 LFJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2011
- 97,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 200 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S561 LFJ Mileage History
- 24/05/200657,706 mi
- 23/05/200767,852 mi+10,146 mi
- 30/05/200767,853 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/200876,235 mi+8,382 mi
- 14/05/200987,809 mi+11,574 mi
- 15/05/200987,810 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/201096,522 mi+8,712 mi
- 03/06/201096,522 mi
- 09/05/201197,927 mi+1,405 mi
- 11/05/201197,929 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,103 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S561 LFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 200 (S561 LFJ) between May 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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