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S864 ANS

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 ANS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked side walls

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall

offside rear tyre grabs slightly

radiator leaking at top

Fail 21 Sep 2011 90,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked side walls

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall

offside rear tyre grabs slightly

radiator leaking at top

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,745 miles

radiator core corroded/leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

pas pipes corroded

radiator core corroded/leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front/rear brake pipes corroded

radiator core corroded

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eng oil lleak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

drivers door mirror moulding insecure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

radiator core corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,822 miles

engine oil leak

nearside sill damage

power steering fluid leak

slight wear in steering rack

sump poros

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,822 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nearside sill damage

power steering fluid leak

slight wear in steering rack

sump poros

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,203 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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S864 ANS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S864 ANS, 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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S864 ANS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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