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R472 NTO

1998 Rover 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

128,676 mi
Last recorded128,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 NTO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,676 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 8 Jan 2008 128,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jan 2007 116,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 116,787 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 115,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 115,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R472 NTO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R472 NTO, 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 R472 NTO registered?

R472 NTO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R472 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 NTO shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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