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S437 LAB

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 LAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,194 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BATTERY INSECURE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BATTERY INSECURE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,444 miles

outer sills rusty

power steering pipes / pump damp

water leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

outer sills rusty

water leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,968 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,895 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 41,290 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f seat belt clip tempermental

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,290 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt clip tempermental

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

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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S437 LAB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S437 LAB, 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 S437 LAB registered?

S437 LAB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S437 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 LAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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