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R235 CNM

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,128 mi
Last recorded67,128 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 CNM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 67,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,132 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to load and non load bearing areas

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to load and non load bearing areas

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,128 miles

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

rear exhaust touching body

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,129 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,128 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,313 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 65,306 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,115 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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R235 CNM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R235 CNM, 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 R235 CNM registered?

R235 CNM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R235 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 CNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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