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S232 CTA

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 CTA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,808 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of Sill / Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,789 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of Sill / Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,972 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Wheel Arches / Rear Ends of Sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Wheel Arches / Rear Ends of Sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,077 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

condensation in n/s headlight

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant level below minimum

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,521 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

one segment of central stop lamp is not working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,010 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking on inner walls

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,297 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 18,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,497 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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S232 CTA is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S232 CTA, 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 S232 CTA registered?

S232 CTA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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