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R416 SBL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,709 mi
Last recorded46,709 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 SBL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

long hand brake travel

o/s/r pads low and disc rusty

srs light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,859 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack both sides within limits

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

play in steering rack both sides within limits

Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes Noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,503 miles

Rear Brakes Noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,749 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,749 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,417 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,845 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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R416 SBL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R416 SBL, 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 R416 SBL registered?

R416 SBL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R416 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 SBL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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