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R303 LTT

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LTT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 81,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2016 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 65,963 miles

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 May 2008 61,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 61,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R303 LTT is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R303 LTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R303 LTT registered?

R303 LTT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R303 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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