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S141 AYS

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 AYS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,224 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high vis brake light in op

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,949 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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S141 AYS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S141 AYS, 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 S141 AYS registered?

S141 AYS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S141 AYS safe to buy?

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