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S621 LSO

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,329 mi
Last recorded39,329 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 LSO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,329 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all wheel arches corroded

sump porous

Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear wheel sticky

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak SUMP POURUS ()

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK

Fail 25 Aug 2016 38,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak SUMP POURUS ()

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,693 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

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

Nearside WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

SUMP POROUS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

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

Nearside WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

SUMP POROUS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,245 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

SUMP POROUS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

SUMP POROUS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,451 miles

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

VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED

Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,381 miles

Exhaust rear silencer holed

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer holed

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,121 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2009 24,121 miles

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,554 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,940 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,121 miles

offside rear door not opening from inside or out

Fail 20 Sep 2005 17,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear door not opening from inside or out

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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S621 LSO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S621 LSO, 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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S621 LSO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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