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R919 CPP

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 CPP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf shock absorber damping effect poor

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nsf shock absorber damping effect poor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 132,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 125,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,769 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 117,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 104,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 93,280 miles

as previous test items 007/008

Fail 15 May 2007 93,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,326 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

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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R919 CPP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R919 CPP, 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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R919 CPP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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