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R858 GEW

1998 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,773 mi
Last recorded120,773 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 GEW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 120,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine overheated during test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s m irror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,117 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,117 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 109,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 107,567 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight power steering fluid leak from resivoir to pump

Fail 8 Nov 2008 107,567 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight power steering fluid leak from resivoir to pump

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,605 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 105,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 102,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,792 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2005 98,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R858 GEW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R858 GEW, 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 R858 GEW registered?

R858 GEW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R858 GEW safe to buy?

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