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R734 LPD

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 LPD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,732 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,370 miles

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

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,380 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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R734 LPD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R734 LPD, 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 R734 LPD registered?

R734 LPD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R734 LPD safe to buy?

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