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S281 BPG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,850 mi
Last recorded41,850 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 BPG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,850 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,816 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,519 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 35,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,451 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

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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S281 BPG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S281 BPG, 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 S281 BPG?

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What year was S281 BPG registered?

S281 BPG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S281 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 BPG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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