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S762 GAB

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 GAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s wiperblade starting to split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s wiperblade starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 86,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,231 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,857 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,477 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 78,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 62,257 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 62,257 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S762 GAB is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S762 GAB, 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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S762 GAB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S762 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 GAB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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