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R801 BRW

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 BRW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 121,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f door mirror incomplete

o/s/f washer partially blocked

o/s/r brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 106,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish/crack

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 87,350 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,278 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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R801 BRW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R801 BRW, 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 R801 BRW registered?

R801 BRW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R801 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 BRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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