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S448 FRR

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,404 mi
Last recorded82,404 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 FRR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,404 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,525 miles

off side front and rear tyre walls perished and nearside rear inner walls

Fail 21 Jun 2008 62,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,709 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 41,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 28,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 28,509 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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S448 FRR is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S448 FRR, 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 S448 FRR registered?

S448 FRR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S448 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 FRR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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