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S285 AOK

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 AOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,829 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,438 miles

near side mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,438 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

near side mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 77,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 77,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,357 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,357 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,073 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 70,073 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,702 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2008 62,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside dooor mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2005 48,507 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 48,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S285 AOK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S285 AOK, 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 S285 AOK registered?

S285 AOK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S285 AOK safe to buy?

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