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S276 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,799 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,754 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,797 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,797 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,207 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,683 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,660 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 37,660 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,377 miles

tail gate hinge poor

Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,089 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 35,089 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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S276 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S276 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 S276 LFJ registered?

S276 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S276 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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