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R387 GBW

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 GBW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,062 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 80,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 74,917 miles

N/s/r tyre perished. 185/55R15 82V

Fail 23 May 2013 74,917 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perished. 185/55R15 82V

Pass 2 May 2012 733,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 733,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,787 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD LIMIT.

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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R387 GBW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey 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 R387 GBW, 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 R387 GBW registered?

R387 GBW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R387 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 GBW 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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