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R424 UOH

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 UOH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,338 miles

1 bulb out on highlevel brake light

Pass 7 May 2009 104,599 miles

OIL STAINING POWER STEERING PUMP & RESEVOIR AREAS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RECOMEND ADJUST HAND BRAKE

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 7 May 2009 104,599 miles

OIL STAINING POWER STEERING PUMP & RESEVOIR AREAS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RECOMEND ADJUST HAND BRAKE

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 2 May 2008 99,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE DISCS NOT FULL CONTACT WITH PADS & PITTED ON EDGES

RECOMEND ADJUST HANDBRAKE

Pass 15 May 2007 93,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 93,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 89,132 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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R424 UOH is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R424 UOH, 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 R424 UOH registered?

R424 UOH is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R424 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 UOH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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