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R845 GAE

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,625 mi
Last recorded126,625 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 GAE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 126,625 miles

coolant leak from radiator!

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch & front bumper scuffed.

handbrake travels high.

mark in front number plate.

n/s/f spot light lens broken.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

reverse lights not working.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 126,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant leak from radiator!

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch & front bumper scuffed.

handbrake travels high.

mark in front number plate.

n/s/f spot light lens broken.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

one of two o/s washer jets blocked.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

reverse lights not working.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 124,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 124,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,794 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 114,794 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside handbrake outer cable corroded and damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,048 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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R845 GAE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R845 GAE, 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 R845 GAE registered?

R845 GAE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R845 GAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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