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S531 CGT

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 CGT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,674 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,809 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,996 miles

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

offside front steering rack seal starting to leak

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,275 miles

exhaust corroded / steering rack damp /n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,302 miles

passenger door mirror glass cracked o/s/r brake slight bind

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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S531 CGT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S531 CGT, 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 S531 CGT?

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What year was S531 CGT registered?

S531 CGT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S531 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 CGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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