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S896 LAN

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,477 mi
Last recorded124,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 LAN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,103 miles

rear exhaust pipe touching on rear beam

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,595 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 109,629 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,202 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 106,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 86,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 81,394 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2005 81,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S896 LAN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S896 LAN, 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 S896 LAN registered?

S896 LAN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S896 LAN safe to buy?

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