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S425 LPX

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 LPX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seats fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from view

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

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

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,657 miles

Exhaust rusty

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 91,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 86,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,432 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,344 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blow

lights out on high level brake light

n/s h/lamp cracked

rear tyres low and sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,515 miles

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

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
Full Rover 200 reliability report

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S425 LPX is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S425 LPX, 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 S425 LPX registered?

S425 LPX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S425 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 LPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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