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S103 AYG

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 AYG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,919 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 85,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 84,390 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,356 miles

offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 57,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,743 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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S103 AYG is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S103 AYG, 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 S103 AYG?

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What year was S103 AYG registered?

S103 AYG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S103 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 AYG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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