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E6 STM

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 STM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,008 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions close to limit and fluctuate throughout test

n/s/r lamp lens slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions close to limit and fluctuated throughout test

nearside rear lamp lens slight damage

offside front inner edge of tyre wearing

rear silencer small hole leaking but allowing condensation to escape

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions close to limit and fluctuated throughout test

nearside rear lamp lens slight damage

offside front inner edge of tyre wearing

rear silencer small hole leaking but allowing condensation to escape

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,312 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,687 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,268 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 96,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 92,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,022 miles

slight play in os steering rack end

Fail 27 Oct 2006 88,021 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2005 84,250 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 84,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E6 STM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 E6 STM, 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 E6 STM registered?

E6 STM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is E6 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 STM shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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