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R762 MOD

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 MOD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

outer cv gaitors age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

rear wiper split

rubber suspension bushes age craking

slight movement in steering rack

srs light on dash

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,714 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

outer cv gaitors age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

rear wiper split

rubber suspension bushes age craking

slight movement in steering rack

srs light on dash

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2007 101,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 101,135 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine oil leaks

rear number plate water damaged

srs light on dash

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,559 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 90,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

outer cv gaitors age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

slight wear on front drop links

srs light on

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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R762 MOD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R762 MOD, 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 R762 MOD registered?

R762 MOD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R762 MOD safe to buy?

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