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S720 UEL

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,957 mi
Last recorded89,957 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 UEL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,957 miles

Offside Inner rack arm has slight play

Rear brakes are low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,696 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 50,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,106 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 39,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,987 miles

ADVISE: OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD STARTING TO SPLIT † †ADVISE: ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,043 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S720 UEL is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S720 UEL, 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

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What year was S720 UEL registered?

S720 UEL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S720 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 UEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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