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S52 LNR

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 LNR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,056 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,054 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S rear brake performance low.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,689 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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S52 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S52 LNR, 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 S52 LNR registered?

S52 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S52 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 LNR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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