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S380 RVG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 RVG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,664 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,664 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,023 miles

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

air bag warning light on when tested

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,989 miles

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAIN SYSTEM. POWERED STEERING PIPE UNDER RACK CORRODED + FLEX HOSE RUBBING ON PIPE

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,243 miles

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

fluid around both steering rack gaitors.

n/s/r tyre slighly perished.

nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,371 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 38,371 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S380 RVG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S380 RVG, 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 S380 RVG registered?

S380 RVG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S380 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S380 RVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S380 RVG have outstanding finance?

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