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XAZ 5542

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 5542
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 106,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 96,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 84,864 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 84,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 75,172 miles

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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XAZ 5542 is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAZ 5542, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAZ 5542?

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What year was XAZ 5542 registered?

XAZ 5542 is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 5542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 5542 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAZ 5542 have outstanding finance?

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