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S828 VAB

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 VAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,541 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 65,772 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 56,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,903 miles

some smoke from exhaust when car cold

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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S828 VAB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S828 VAB, 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 S828 VAB registered?

S828 VAB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S828 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 VAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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