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S529 AGC

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 AGC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 79,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,175 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,169 miles

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

nearside front tyre dammaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges - tread not cut as deep

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 34,206 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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S529 AGC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S529 AGC, 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 S529 AGC?

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What year was S529 AGC registered?

S529 AGC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S529 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 AGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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