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S196 UTD

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,210 mi
Last recorded39,210 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 UTD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 39,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 39,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,863 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/f tyre cracked between tread pattern

o/s outer sill corroded

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,505 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear indicators going white

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Nov 2011 36,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear indicators going white

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,430 miles

o/s/f tyre side walls perished

slight pay o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,303 miles

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

rear washer not working

slight leak on power steering pipe

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

rear washer not working

slight leak on power steering pipe

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,193 miles

both n/s tyres and o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s tyres and o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,001 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm

Fail 6 Dec 2006 30,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,710 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2005 29,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,320 miles

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

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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S196 UTD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S196 UTD, 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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S196 UTD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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