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S875 AWV

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 AWV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,632 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,382 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,862 miles

N/S/R tyre has a puncture

Perishing sidewall N/S and O/S rear tyres

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,862 miles

N/S/R tyre has a puncture

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

Perishing sidewall N/S and O/S rear tyres

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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S875 AWV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S875 AWV, 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 S875 AWV registered?

S875 AWV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S875 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 AWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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