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S766 LRK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 LRK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 97,716 miles

ns rear tyre low & worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Fail 1 Oct 2007 97,713 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ns rear tyre low & worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Fail 18 Sep 2007 97,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

windscreen washer's require adjusting!

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,602 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 94,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S766 LRK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S766 LRK, 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 S766 LRK registered?

S766 LRK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S766 LRK safe to buy?

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