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S52 MFL

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 MFL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,020 miles

NSR wheel bearing noisy on rotation, not rough

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

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

no access to boot

oil leak

power steering pipe starting to leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hubcaps fitted

offside rear bumper loose

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hubcaps fitted

offside rear bumper loose

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

hubcaps fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,383 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,827 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,293 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,613 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,066 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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S52 MFL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S52 MFL, 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 S52 MFL registered?

S52 MFL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 MFL safe to buy?

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