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S101 UVX

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 UVX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.6mm on outside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Apr 2022 47,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.6mm on outside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,040 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,039 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Apr 2020 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,729 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 36,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 31,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,048 miles

centre exhaust pipe very rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 30,709 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,496 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 30,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,959 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2005 18,644 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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S101 UVX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S101 UVX, 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 S101 UVX registered?

S101 UVX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S101 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 UVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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