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S91 LFJ

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,395 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and when engine his at idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c, v, boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and when engine his at idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,676 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine oil leak [bad]

rear number plate lights dull at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2017 90,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine oil leak [bad]

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,480 miles

Wiper rubbers begining to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,704 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,901 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,205 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f+o/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

play in steering rack.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,205 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f+o/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

play in steering rack.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,841 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 38,841 miles

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

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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S91 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S91 LFJ, 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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S91 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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