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R710 HGN

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,893 mi
Last recorded78,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 HGN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust section cracked at weld

front tyres worn on their edges

front wipers split but clear the screen

near side and off side mirrors damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,808 miles

gear box noisey.

near side and off side rear wheel rims bent slightly on inner faces.

off side door mirror damaged.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,804 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

gear box noisey.

near side and off side rear wheel rims bent slightly on inner faces.

off side door mirror damaged.

off side front tyre pressure very low.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,000 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS light on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,284 miles

inner tread on both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,915 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R710 HGN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R710 HGN, 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 R710 HGN registered?

R710 HGN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R710 HGN safe to buy?

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