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S817 AGX

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 AGX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,556 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 106,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,774 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 83,773 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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S817 AGX is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S817 AGX, 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 S817 AGX registered?

S817 AGX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S817 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 AGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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