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S521 BBW

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 BBW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 107,197 miles

Exhaust noisy

S/B/Ps to both rear flexi hoses corroding

Screw in O/S/R tyre

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2008 107,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy

S/B/Ps to both rear flexi hoses corroding

Screw in O/S/R tyre

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S521 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S521 BBW, 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

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What year was S521 BBW registered?

S521 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S521 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 BBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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