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S763 BBW

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 BBW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 102,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play experienced in the steering system

Fail 12 Feb 2011 102,696 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play in both ends

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,173 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r wheel tight to turn by hand but not binding on rollers.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 95,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine mis fireing

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 78,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD LIMIT.EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION IN POOR CONDITION.

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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S763 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S763 BBW, 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 S763 BBW registered?

S763 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S763 BBW safe to buy?

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