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S532 LNR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 LNR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust heatshield loose

front and middle exhaust sections corroded

front no.plate cracked

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge

slight damp on power steering pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,034 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

front no.plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust heatshield loose

front and middle exhaust sections corroded

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge

slight damp on power steering pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,675 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light partially innop

n/s outer sill corroding along lenth

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge [advise immediate replacement]

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2011 86,671 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light partially innop

n/s outer sill corroding along lenth

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge [advise immediate replacement]

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,777 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 69,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 60,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S532 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S532 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.

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S532 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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