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S455 LFH

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,030 mi
Last recorded67,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 LFH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,942 miles

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

Offside body sill corroded

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Susspect customer will dis-connect horn after test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,421 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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S455 LFH is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S455 LFH, 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 S455 LFH registered?

S455 LFH is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S455 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 LFH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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