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S161 CYG

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 CYG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,732 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,422 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,572 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,195 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,166 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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S161 CYG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S161 CYG, 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 S161 CYG registered?

S161 CYG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S161 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 CYG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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