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S477 VNG

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 VNG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2016 80,002 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills rear (2.4.A.3)

all brakes corroded vehicle been standing

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease and plastic coating

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner and outer sills have corrosion floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,331 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate has minor damage

light corrosion appearing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 39,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,126 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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S477 VNG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S477 VNG, 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 S477 VNG registered?

S477 VNG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S477 VNG safe to buy?

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