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S102 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,719 mi
Last recorded43,719 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,719 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 43,717 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,713 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 41,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,513 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,266 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 40,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,137 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 39,137 miles

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

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

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

advise engine misfire

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,789 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 35,789 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,389 miles

Oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 27,071 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,043 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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S102 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S102 LFJ, 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 S102 LFJ registered?

S102 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 LFJ safe to buy?

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