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R599 HUP

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,250 mi
Last recorded30,250 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 HUP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,250 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,271 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 23,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 20,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 17,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R599 HUP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R599 HUP, 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 R599 HUP registered?

R599 HUP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R599 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 HUP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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