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R221 MPB

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MPB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,280 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,275 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,114 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,400 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,158 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 72,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,118 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,898 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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R221 MPB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 68,130 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 R221 MPB, 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 28 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R221 MPB registered?

R221 MPB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R221 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 MPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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