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S397 LRU

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 LRU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,332 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s front tyre perished!cracking on shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,459 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S397 LRU is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S397 LRU, 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

How do I check the history of S397 LRU?

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What year was S397 LRU registered?

S397 LRU is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S397 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 LRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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