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S119 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,903 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers not parking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers won't park

pas and alternator belts cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers won't park

pas and alternator belts cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,223 miles

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

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

dampness around power steering pipes under bonnet

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bar bushes splitting

front wiper blades not parking in normal place

nearside side repeator secured on by tape

Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

dampness around power steering pipes under bonnet

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bar bushes splitting

front brake pads look low

front wiper blades not parking in normal place

nearside side repeator secured on by tape

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,301 miles

both rear wheels slightly binbing

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing slow to return

oil leaks to engine area

power steering hoses from filler bottle damp

slight play to steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheels slightly binbing

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing slow to return

oil leaks to engine area

power steering hoses from filler bottle damp

slight play to steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,003 miles

bodywork damaged

both front outer cv boots cracking

exhaust corroding

nearside ront tyre on 2mm of tread

oil leaks

rear wiperblade split

Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,003 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

bodywork damaged

both front outer cv boots cracking

exhaust corroding

nearside ront tyre on 2mm of tread

oil leaks

rear wiperblade split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,361 miles

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

r/o/s tyre outer wall cracking

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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S119 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S119 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S119 LFJ registered?

S119 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S119 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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