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R82 OCB

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,188 mi
Last recorded52,188 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 OCB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os and ns front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

slight leak power steering

Fail 24 Jan 2007 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os and ns front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

slight leak power steering

Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,273 miles

front pads and dise worn

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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R82 OCB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R82 OCB, 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 R82 OCB registered?

R82 OCB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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