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S210 LVN

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 LVN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,562 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,192 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 92,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 89,834 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 89,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 87,330 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 87,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 83,157 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 83,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 76,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,266 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,149 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand written advice also issued

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,263 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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S210 LVN 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 57.1%.

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 S210 LVN, 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 S210 LVN registered?

S210 LVN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S210 LVN safe to buy?

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