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Rover 200

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V640 GCUMOT history

V640 GCU is a green petrol Rover 200 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
205,809 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 GCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
200
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 GCU was last recorded at 205,809 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 7,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,265 miles · 10 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
7,544 miles
Average per year
10,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 205,809 miles
  • 2020 – 198,265 miles
  • 2019 – 192,168 miles
  • 2018 – 181,474 miles
  • 2017 – 170,974 miles
  • 2016 – 153,896 miles
  • 2015 – 145,218 miles
  • 2014 – 135,094 miles
  • 2013 – 120,286 miles
  • 2012 – 102,826 miles
  • 2011 – 93,498 miles
  • 2010 – 82,527 miles
  • 2009 – 71,106 miles
  • 2008 – 58,910 miles
  • 2007 – 49,084 miles
  • 2006 – 38,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,809 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,809 miles (+7,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,809 miles
    Test number
    912455177610
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass198,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,265 miles
    Test number
    744956799480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,265 miles (+6,097)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,265 miles
    Test number
    314606394484
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass192,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    192,168 miles
    Test number
    919600226609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail192,168 miles (+10,694)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,168 miles
    Test number
    819400343093
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,474 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    181,474 miles
    Test number
    357257122804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,974 miles (+17,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,974 miles
    Test number
    889891010233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,896 miles (+8,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,896 miles
    Test number
    365965921994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass145,218 miles (+10,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,218 miles
    Test number
    678990635201
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass135,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,094 miles
    Test number
    668502814215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wheel archs corroded nearside rear wheel arch corroded

  11. Fail135,094 miles (+14,808)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,094 miles
    Test number
    835400914215
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wheel archs corroded nearside rear wheel arch corroded

  12. Pass120,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    308689223476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    337429523499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail120,286 miles (+17,460)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    157189423200
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail102,826 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    347699012294
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,826 miles (+9,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    706839612284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,498 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    688718021247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,527 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    443197630209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,380 miles (+11,274)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    243795800213
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor damage to the main brake brake pipe securing clips all still fully secure
    • NoteOne bulb not working within the high level stoplight

  20. Pass71,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    110108609239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail71,106 miles (+12,196)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    432438809245
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,910 miles (+4)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    591076108212
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOne bulb not working within the high level stop light

  23. Fail58,906 miles (+9,822)9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    943535608269
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOne bulb not working within the high level stop light

  24. Pass49,084 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    711370927263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail49,031 miles (+10,586)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    922045217222
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass38,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    944153896171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,445 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    502952896129
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V640 GCU

Does V640 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 GCU expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 GCU?
The MOT on V640 GCU expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 GCU done?
V640 GCU was recorded at 205,809 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 10,926 miles a year.
Has V640 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 GCU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V640 GCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V640 GCU find?
V640 GCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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