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S524 NCY

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 NCY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside 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 7 Dec 2010 43,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,086 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 38,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,972 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut outter wall

Fail 29 Nov 2008 32,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slight cut outter wall

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 28,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,054 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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S524 NCY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S524 NCY, 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 S524 NCY?

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What year was S524 NCY registered?

S524 NCY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S524 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 NCY shows 9 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.

Does S524 NCY have outstanding finance?

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