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S166 CTT

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,927 mi
Last recorded57,927 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,729 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,580 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,577 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,020 miles

near side rear and both front tyres perished

off side rear tyre nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

Fail 17 Jan 2007 38,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 CTT is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CTT, 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 S166 CTT registered?

S166 CTT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S166 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 CTT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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