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R200 VVT

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,832 mi
Last recorded57,832 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 VVT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 57,813 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

riught hand rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,526 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 51,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

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

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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R200 VVT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R200 VVT, 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

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What year was R200 VVT registered?

R200 VVT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R200 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 VVT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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