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R383 CUY

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,104 mi
Last recorded62,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 CUY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both sills slightly corroded

O/s/f brake slight bind

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,175 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,397 miles

Front No plate deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,397 miles

Front No plate deteriorating.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,819 miles

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

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

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

condensation to nearside headlamp

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,819 miles

condensation to nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,490 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,156 miles

rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,506 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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R383 CUY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R383 CUY, 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 R383 CUY registered?

R383 CUY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R383 CUY safe to buy?

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