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S433 MBL

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 MBL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,699 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,146 miles

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

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

n/s/f shockabsorber damp

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,146 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber damp

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,039 miles

rear exhaust box corroded around pipe

srs light on

Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,971 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,971 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

srs light on

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 43,355 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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S433 MBL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S433 MBL, 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 S433 MBL registered?

S433 MBL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S433 MBL safe to buy?

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