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R567 JFR

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,624 mi
Last recorded70,624 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 JFR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,624 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

boot hinges poor condition

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,470 miles

near side driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight corrosion around tailgate hinges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,187 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,136 miles

Advise both front tyres worn 2.5mm

Advise both rear tyres perished and cracking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R567 JFR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R567 JFR, 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 R567 JFR registered?

R567 JFR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R567 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R567 JFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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