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S591 MCY

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 MCY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,988 miles

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

o/s side mirror slighty damaged

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,534 miles

o/s side mirror glass broken but not affecting veiw to rear

Fail 18 Jul 2009 88,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror cracked not restricting view

Pass 18 Jul 2009 88,140 miles

offside mirror cracked not restricting view

Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,568 miles

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

offside front door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 16 Aug 2007 77,172 miles

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

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

Slight damage to o/s door mirror glass.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,172 miles

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

Slight damage to o/s door mirror glass.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 60,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 60,223 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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S591 MCY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 S591 MCY, 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 S591 MCY registered?

S591 MCY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S591 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S591 MCY 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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