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S440 ACB

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 ACB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,304 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,037 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,037 miles

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

both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,803 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades, split @ ends.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,803 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades, split @ ends.

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,166 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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S440 ACB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S440 ACB, 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 S440 ACB registered?

S440 ACB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S440 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 ACB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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