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S102 OVP

1998 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 OVP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,542 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f breake flexi hose contaminated due to slit c/v boot

power steering fluid level low

Fail 5 Apr 2006 80,536 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise handbrake travel

advise rear brake efficiency low

Fail 6 Jan 2006 80,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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S102 OVP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 S102 OVP, 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

How do I check the history of S102 OVP?

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What year was S102 OVP registered?

S102 OVP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S102 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 OVP shows 3 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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