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R509 XOE

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,871 mi
Last recorded55,871 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 XOE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,512 miles

n/s/r slight cut to inner wall of the tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,257 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,255 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,880 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 42,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,402 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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R509 XOE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R509 XOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 XOE registered?

R509 XOE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R509 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 XOE shows 10 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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