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S202 MLP

1998 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,992 mi
Last recorded70,992 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 MLP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,992 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 52,047 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play front hub/steering area

Fail 12 Dec 2006 43,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,443 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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S202 MLP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S202 MLP, 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

How do I check the history of S202 MLP?

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What year was S202 MLP registered?

S202 MLP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S202 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 MLP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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