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S462 ACB

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 ACB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,815 miles

both outer sills slighty corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 36,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion of outer sill step

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,628 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,621 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 22,733 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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S462 ACB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S462 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

How do I check the history of S462 ACB?

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What year was S462 ACB registered?

S462 ACB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S462 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S462 ACB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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