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S183 ADK

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 ADK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,989 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,988 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,373 miles

corrosion started on outer sills

corrosion started on outer sills

n/s/f wing mirror missing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,369 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion started on outer sills

corrosion started on outer sills

n/s/f wing mirror missing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,005 miles

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,005 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,896 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 43,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,547 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,388 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,618 miles

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

engine overheating

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,717 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall perished and offside rear tyre has slight split in inner wall

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,292 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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S183 ADK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S183 ADK, 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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S183 ADK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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