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S460 BGP

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,450 mi
Last recorded38,450 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 BGP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 38,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,638 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2011 34,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,356 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,157 miles

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 2007 23,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S460 BGP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S460 BGP, 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

How do I check the history of S460 BGP?

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What year was S460 BGP registered?

S460 BGP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S460 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 BGP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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