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S166 ABW

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,285 mi
Last recorded189,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 ABW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 189,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished in tread area

windscreen cracked in o/s corner not in swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2007 166,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 143,318 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 143,318 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 122,410 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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S166 ABW is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S166 ABW, 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 S166 ABW registered?

S166 ABW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S166 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 ABW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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