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S780 BBW

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 BBW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 90,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2012 90,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,885 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,086 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,268 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,268 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 44,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,386 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 38,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear tyres starting to perrish.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,272 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 31,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,631 miles

both front and rear number plates deteriorated.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

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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S780 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S780 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 S780 BBW registered?

S780 BBW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S780 BBW safe to buy?

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