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R547 EBH

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 EBH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,951 miles

osf and nsr brakes binding when turned by hand

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,456 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers spliting

Fail 12 Mar 2011 41,335 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,335 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,893 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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R547 EBH is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R547 EBH, 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 R547 EBH registered?

R547 EBH is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R547 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 EBH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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