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R170 OGA

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 OGA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,772 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low

spare tyre u/s

Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,771 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre getting low

spare tyre u/s

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,468 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight power steering leak

Fail 15 Apr 2006 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outside edge indicating that tracking may need checked

nearside wiper blade rubber is torn

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (175/65 14T)

perishing on sidewall of offside rear tyre

slight sweating from power steering hoses, although no signs of deffinite leakage

Pass 15 Apr 2006 75,557 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outside edge indicating that tracking may need checked

nearside wiper blade rubber is torn

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (175/65 14T)

perishing on sidewall of offside rear tyre

slight sweating from power steering hoses, although no signs of deffinite leakage

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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R170 OGA is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R170 OGA, 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 R170 OGA registered?

R170 OGA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R170 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 OGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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