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R948 YEC

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,156 mi
Last recorded53,156 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 YEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 38,409 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,936 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,156 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,210 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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R948 YEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R948 YEC, 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 R948 YEC registered?

R948 YEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R948 YEC safe to buy?

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