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R112 POG

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,993 mi
Last recorded190,993 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 POG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 190,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 157,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 123,026 miles

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel just within pass limit

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel just within pass limit

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel just within pass limit

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,761 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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R112 POG is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R112 POG, 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 R112 POG registered?

R112 POG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R112 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 POG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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