MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
front number plate cracked
offside rack joint has slight play
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
front number plate cracked
offside steering rack has slight play
rear brake pads low. †o/s rear brake disc corroding. †water in n/s headlamp.
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S53 BGD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S53 BGD, 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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How do I check the history of S53 BGD?
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What year was S53 BGD registered?
S53 BGD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S53 BGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S53 BGD shows 4 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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