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S310 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,925 mi
Last recorded128,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,925 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 90,692 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Fail 29 May 2013 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,710 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,707 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,985 miles

Both front tyres bald inside edge.

Both outer c.v gaiters deterioated.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres bald inside edge.

Both outer c.v gaiters deterioated.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,886 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 75,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,810 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,141 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,119 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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S310 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S310 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 S310 LFJ registered?

S310 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S310 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S310 LFJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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