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R361 MOJ

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 MOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 139,222 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coolant resevoir cap missing - tempory cap leaking

new brake pads fitted to o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r - n/s/f pads are still old

surface corrosion along both outer sills

Fail 9 Nov 2010 134,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 129,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 129,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 112,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 104,217 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 104,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,247 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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R361 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R361 MOJ, 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 R361 MOJ registered?

R361 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R361 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 MOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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