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S686 LPR

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 LPR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,890 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear lower inner sills.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,548 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,854 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 98,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,918 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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S686 LPR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S686 LPR, 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 S686 LPR registered?

S686 LPR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S686 LPR safe to buy?

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