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S805 HGP

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 HGP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 117,130 miles

chip in wind srceen

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre warn inner edge

nearside rear tyre warn inner + outer edges

offside + nearside outer cv boots perished

offside front lower ball joint split

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

offside mirror damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight play offside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,165 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE- front number plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre feathered on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,355 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2007 103,239 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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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S805 HGP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S805 HGP, 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 S805 HGP registered?

S805 HGP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S805 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S805 HGP shows 4 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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