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R504 SGF

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,688 mi
Last recorded27,688 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 SGF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,849 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,849 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 25,072 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,498 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 20,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,996 miles

Tyre pressures appear low to nearside and offside front.

Vehicle details at test not completely matching retained file details (Engine size/Seat belt no.off.)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,689 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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R504 SGF is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R504 SGF, 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 R504 SGF registered?

R504 SGF is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R504 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 SGF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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