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R370 YON

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 YON
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 78,361 miles

oil leak [ sump corroded ]

slight dampness on n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 1 May 2015 71,924 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,924 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 May 2013 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

passenger wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 23 May 2012 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2012 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 17 May 2010 31,409 miles

front n/plate in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2010 31,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front n/plate in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2009 23,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 23,716 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 22,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,692 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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R370 YON is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R370 YON, 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 R370 YON registered?

R370 YON is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R370 YON safe to buy?

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