MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
radiator is in poor condition
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
BATTERY INSECURE
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR WIPER RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT
STRONG ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S521 LRF is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S521 LRF, 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 S521 LRF registered?
S521 LRF is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 August 1998.
Is S521 LRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S521 LRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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