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R91 EVG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 EVG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,881 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,270 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both rear indicators faded.

N/S/F tyre well worn.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 62,930 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,930 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,726 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,433 miles

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

slight play in osf inner steering rack joint

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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R91 EVG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R91 EVG, 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 R91 EVG registered?

R91 EVG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R91 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 EVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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