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R824 NVO

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 NVO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,867 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,858 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 67,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,476 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2005 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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R824 NVO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R824 NVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 NVO registered?

R824 NVO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R824 NVO safe to buy?

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