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R559 PCJ

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 PCJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,583 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center brake lamp segment inop

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,270 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2006 63,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2005 49,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror damaged

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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R559 PCJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R559 PCJ, 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 R559 PCJ registered?

R559 PCJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R559 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 PCJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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