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S265 VBC

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,805 mi
Last recorded206,805 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 VBC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 206,805 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 206,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 192,162 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 177,601 miles

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

rear discs and pads corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 162,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 148,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 133,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 105,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,176 miles

TYRE WEAR GENERALLY UNEVEN. NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING.

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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S265 VBC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S265 VBC, 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

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What year was S265 VBC registered?

S265 VBC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S265 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 VBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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