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S180 BYG

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,823 mi
Last recorded76,823 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 BYG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,823 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 59,784 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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S180 BYG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 S180 BYG, 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 S180 BYG registered?

S180 BYG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S180 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 BYG 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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