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R773 EJX

1998 Rover 200

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 EJX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,650 miles

internal mirror loose

nearside headlight unit loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer c.v.boot badly perished

power steering reservoir cap missing

rear wiper-blade perished

Fail 15 Jun 2010 138,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

internal mirror loose

nearside headlight unit loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer c.v.boot badly perished

power steering reservoir cap missing

rear wiper-blade perished

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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R773 EJX is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R773 EJX, 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 R773 EJX registered?

R773 EJX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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