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S242 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,658 miles

Advice tracking

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 75,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advice tracking

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,072 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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S242 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S242 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 S242 LFJ registered?

S242 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S242 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 LFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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