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S83 ABY

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 ABY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 48,575 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 46,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,297 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 45,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 40,725 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 31,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 31,314 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 31,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,256 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2005 14,722 miles

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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S83 ABY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S83 ABY, 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 S83 ABY registered?

S83 ABY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S83 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 ABY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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