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R478 NEC

1998 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 NEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,286 miles

front brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

outer c.v.boots perished

outer sill panels feel thin

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,760 miles

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

front brake pipes and hose ends coated not allowing for full inspection

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,214 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,473 miles

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

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

slight play in offside end of steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,958 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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R478 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R478 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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R478 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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