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R566 MEB

1998 Rover 200

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,255 mi
Last recorded152,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 MEB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 152,255 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 152,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 145,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 141,345 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 133,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 115,601 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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R566 MEB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R566 MEB, 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 R566 MEB registered?

R566 MEB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R566 MEB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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