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S453 BNV

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 BNV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,888 miles

exhaust middle section corroded and leaking

n/s sill corroded

o/s mirror case damaged

oil leak from o/s/f?

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust middle section corroded and leaking

n/s sill corroded

o/s mirror case damaged

oil leak from o/s/f?

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,002 miles

exhaust corroded

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,016 miles

front tyres 7years old

rear tyres 12years old and perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 26,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres 7years old

rear tyres 12years old and perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 22,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,010 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,147 miles

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

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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S453 BNV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 S453 BNV, 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 S453 BNV registered?

S453 BNV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S453 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 BNV 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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