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S43 VGA

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 VGA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,278 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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S43 VGA is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 S43 VGA, 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 S43 VGA registered?

S43 VGA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S43 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 VGA 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.

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