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R477 NEC

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 NEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,073 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,003 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,512 miles

OS Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,512 miles

OS Front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,765 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,765 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,695 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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R477 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,794cc 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 R477 NEC, 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 R477 NEC registered?

R477 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R477 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 NEC 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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