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S501 ABA

1999 Rover 200

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 ABA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,580 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,882 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,418 miles

O/S/R service brake effort low

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

Small play in steering rack

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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S501 ABA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 S501 ABA, 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 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S501 ABA registered?

S501 ABA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S501 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 ABA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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