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S683 LNR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 LNR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,575 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front mirror suround missing

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front mirror suround missing

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,860 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,169 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 60,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2005 56,990 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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S683 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S683 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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What year was S683 LNR registered?

S683 LNR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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