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S172 ABW

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,548 mi
Last recorded22,548 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 ABW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,768 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,276 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 17,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lambda low

rear brakes effort poor

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,542 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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S172 ABW 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 S172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S172 ABW registered?

S172 ABW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S172 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 ABW shows 10 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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