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S164 PNK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 PNK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,305 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 104,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,220 miles

ADVISE STRONG ALTERNATOR BELT BADLY DETIORATED RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

alternator tensioner noisey

front number plate detiorated

nearside rear tyre badly perrished ,splitting close to limit and nail in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2007 75,220 miles

ADVISE STRONG ALTERNATOR BELT BADLY DETIORATED RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator tensioner noisey

front number plate detiorated

nearside rear tyre badly perrished ,splitting close to limit and nail in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 44,923 miles

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

alternator belt split

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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S164 PNK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S164 PNK, 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

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What year was S164 PNK registered?

S164 PNK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S164 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 PNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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