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S98 NRA

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 NRA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,542 miles

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

front wipers do not park.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,542 miles

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

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

front wipers do not park.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,527 miles

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

wipers faulty on on intermittent

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,526 miles

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

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

front discs worn

wipers faulty on on intermittent

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

recomend front brake pads changed a.s.a.p

Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,906 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front c.v.gaiters perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,168 miles

both front c.v.gaiters perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,710 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,710 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,736 miles

slight tyre wear on offside front inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,781 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

center brake light inconpleat

front discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S98 NRA is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S98 NRA, 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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S98 NRA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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