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S170 BPG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 BPG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,454 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,278 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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S170 BPG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S170 BPG, 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 S170 BPG registered?

S170 BPG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S170 BPG safe to buy?

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