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R816 POE

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 POE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,277 miles

front both steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2011 38,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

front both steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 8 May 2009 32,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,558 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

front and rear pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,096 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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R816 POE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R816 POE, 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 R816 POE registered?

R816 POE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R816 POE safe to buy?

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