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S775 MRK

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,535 mi
Last recorded124,535 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 MRK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 124,535 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 124,535 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 119,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm lower on edges

offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm lower on edges

offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,802 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,906 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 48,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S775 MRK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S775 MRK, 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 S775 MRK registered?

S775 MRK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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